Substance Use Disorder Counselor - 2nd Shift

About the Role

Provides individual services to adult, substance‑using men and women; assists clients in building recovery resources; and develops individual Recovery Plans that help clients enhance self‑efficacy, maintain abstinence in treatment, and continue recovery post‑treatment. Responsible for all assessments, treatment, discharge planning—including securing wrap‑around services—and case management activities for assigned clients.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial screenings and assessments for each patient in all levels of care with a history of or current substance use, documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Facilitate education groups, didactic seminars, and lead discussion groups; document each session in the EMR.
• Work with clients to develop a Treatment Plan that addresses comprehensive needs; document and update the plan in the EMR.
• Manage, track, and update individual recovery plans using client‑centered approaches.
• Meet with clients at least once a week to ensure implementation of the Treatment Plan, revising the plan as needed based on progress and updating the EMR.
• Assist clients in accessing other services, both on‑site and off‑site, to meet additional needs; provide case management to ensure those needs are met.
• Link clients to recovery support services consistent with best‑practice standards and organization policy.
• Participate in weekly ASAM staffings with the multidisciplinary team where indicated.
• Demonstrate awareness of regulatory requirements, including but not limited to SUPR, HFAP, IDPH, and CMS.
• Collaborate with clients to engage family members in recovery planning.
• Execute crisis‑intervention strategies in situations of threatened suicide or violence.
• Submit records to law enforcement, courts, employers, or government entities with required releases in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong documentation and data‑entry skills, ensuring extensive documentation of required activities.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as outlined in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Stay current with all pertinent federal, state, and hospital regulations, laws, and policies, including HFAP, SUPR, IDPH, and related updates.
• Complete a minimum of 10 CEU’s or contact hours annually to maintain any existing certification; CADC certification is preferred and must be obtained within two years if not already held.
• Attend all monthly staff meetings unless excused in advance by the immediate supervisor.
• Adhere to the organization’s time and attendance policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• If hired without CADC certification, must obtain certification within two years of employment.
• Ability to empathize with clients, focusing on and reinforcing positive strengths and behaviors.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds.
• Comfortable working independently in community settings.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
• May be required to travel and provide off‑site services; if using personal vehicle, must provide proof of insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage and will be reimbursed for mileage at the allowable Federal rate. Hospital can provide transportation if preferred.
• Ability to connect clients with a range of community resources to meet various needs.
• Good foundation in recovery skills and knowledge.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk, and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. Normal or corrected vision, hearing, and the ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus, and the ability to distinguish colors. The role may involve periods of stressful, intense concentration with above‑average pressure in problem‑solving situations.