Addiction Counselor

Remedies • Rockford, IL

1d

About The Position

The Addiction Counselor delivers assessments and intakes, individual and group counseling, case management, and related services to outpatient and intensive outpatient patients with drug or alcohol problems. The primary responsibility is working with 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 rotation schedule for a Monday evening group.

Requirements

• CADC certification is required.
• One year of full-time experience providing substance abuse treatment.
• Knowledge of therapeutic methods, principles, and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement individualized therapeutic treatment plans.
• Demonstrate sincere interest in working with the patient population and caring, respectful attitudes toward patients.
• Ability to assume responsibility and follow directions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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, consultation, prevention, and treatment services as indicated by contracts and program needs.
• Engage in appropriate discharge and aftercare planning with patients.
• Monitor urine drops for patients of the same sex 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 training, 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 advances the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Maintain a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits, and perform job functions professionally.
• Perform job functions consistently 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.
• Term life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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