Addiction Counselor

Remedies • Rockford, IL

10h

About The Position

The Addiction Counselor provides assessments and intakes, individual and group counseling, case management, and related services to outpatient and intensive outpatient individuals with drug and alcohol problems. The primary job responsibility is serving medication-assisted recovery patients, specifically methadone patients. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a Monday night rotational schedule required.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience providing substance abuse treatment.
• CADC certification is required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic methods, principles, and practices.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Skills in planning, developing, and implementing individualized therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to demonstrate sincere interest in working with the patient population and to maintain caring and respectful attitudes toward patients.
• Ability to assume responsibility and follow directions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a Monday night rotational schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive alcohol and/or drug assessments for potential patients.
• Maintain a patient caseload.
• Evaluate patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable and attainable goals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to maximize successful outcomes.
• Provide regularly scheduled individual and group counseling sessions to assigned patients.
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical records reflecting services provided.
• Provide outreach and consultation, prevention, and treatment services as indicated by contracts and program needs.
• Engage in discharge and aftercare planning with patients.
• Monitor same-sex urine drops as scheduled.
• Complete documentation in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in other program or agency meetings as requested.
• Participate in in-service, extramural training, and/or continuing education as requested.
• Identify and respond to high-risk events or behaviors that could jeopardize clients and/or staff.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by the supervisor.
• Promote a positive and pleasant workplace attitude that supports the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values Statement.
• Maintain a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits, and perform all job functions professionally.
• Perform job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices, agency policies, and the agency mission.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, available to full-time employees on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Dental insurance, available to full-time employees on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) participation.
• Accrual of four weeks of paid time off per year.
• Annual discretionary bonus after completing one year of service.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Term life insurance for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed