Certified Addiction Counselor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete substance abuse assessments, treatment plans, case notes, monthly reports and termination reports per contractual timeline obligations.
• Conducts substance use assessments using DSM-5-TR and other standardized screening instruments.
• Based on diagnoses/assessment, establish individual treatment plans that identify goals and activities that support measurable behavior change using the SMART goal framework.
• Demonstrate understanding and integrate MAT (Medically Assisted Treatment) in treatment planning and services, as appropriate.
• Facilitate individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidenced based therapies (EBTs), as appropriate.
• Document all sessions, client contact and relevant information via ongoing progress notes.
• Maintain and document consultation and/or staffings with relevant personnel, i.e., Licensed Mental Health Clinician (for dual diagnosed substance use/mental health clients), contracting agencies (Bureau of Prison and US Probation department), Reentry Case Managers (RCM), and Correctional Monitors (CM) to support an integrated treatment approach, as appropriate.
• Provide family counseling, as deemed clinically appropriate, to include family members and/or other significant in the treatment process.
• Meet with the Clinical Administrator and other team members on a regular basis for individual and/or group supervision for case reviews and treatment planning.
• Maintain all credentials and complete yearly required training, to include CPR/ First Aid/AED certification, and other training as designated by the Salvation Army and contracting agencies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

• This position reports to the Clinical Administrator.
• This individual works closely with clients, the Clinical Operations Coordinator, Licensed Health Clinicians, and the US Probation Office.
• In addition, this individual relates to a large and diverse number of people inside and outside the Salvation Army.

Performance Measurements

• This individual will be evaluated based on standards established by the facility’s Program Directives, with guidance from DHQ – HR.
• Evaluations will consider: the timeliness, effectiveness, and completeness of tasks performed and the results of internal and external audits, when applicable.
• Fact-based opinions of patients, subordinates, peers, superiors, and contractual authorities may be considered.
• A performance review will be conducted.

Education/Experience

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification in the state of Illinois required.
• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences is required.
• 2-3 years of training and/or experience in the specialty area, with demonstrated proficiency in substance use assessment, diagnosis, and the application of motivational interviewing techniques required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of the stated education requirement.
• Valid Driver’s license/MVR clearance.

Competencies

• Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• An attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies.
• An ability to work with confidential material.
• An ability to manage projects, priorities, and programs in a constantly changing environment.
• Comfort in functioning in the dual role of authority figure and therapist.
• An ability to build attitude- and behavior-changing relationships with clients who differ widely in terms of personality, education, employment skills, ethnic background, and socioeconomic status.
• Experience in using cognitive behavioral interventions and structured social learning approaches in the treatment of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• A commitment to the Salvation Army’s vision of human service and social justice; and a clear personal desire to assist in accomplishing the Center’s mission of rehabilitation, restorative justice, and human healing.
• A proactive, client-oriented style which nonetheless maintains appropriate boundaries.
• Expertise in problem identification and assessment, setting goals, and monitoring progress.