Certified Addiction Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Chicago, IL

12d•$52,591 - $63,109•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Addiction Counselor provides quality, evidence-based substance abuse treatment services to increase client understanding of substance use addiction/recovery, use of skills that lead to a reduction in substance use, relapse, recidivism and support sobriety efforts. The mission of the Clinical Department is to provide substance use and mental health therapeutic services to justice-involved individuals referred by the Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Probation department in a community-based treatment setting. Treatment services address issues associated with drug/alcohol use and/or behavioral problems related to mental illness with use of evidence-based treatment practices.

Requirements

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.
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.

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. Review and update treatment plans per contractual guidelines.
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.