Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Chicago River North

Essential Duties

• Develop patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients' histories - uses assessment programs on computer.
• Provide patient intakes (biopsychosocial assessment), treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral sources.
• Provide direct clinical service to a full caseload, achieving a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly.
• Intervene as an advocate for patients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting patients (written authorization by patient must be obtained - refer to Federal Confidentiality Regulations for substance abuse treatment).
• Maintain at least 50% of work time in face-to-face counseling, contacts.

Schedule

Monday - Friday (6:30a - 3:00p)

Start Date

ASAP

Work Location

310 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL

Pay Rate

$43,000 - $ 55,000 per year; based on certification and experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• 401k pension plan

Required Experience

• High School Diploma/ GEDrequired;
• Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relationsencouraged to apply.

Required Education and/or Experience

• IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC)required, or able to obtain within allottedtime of hire date.