Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (LSW or LPC)

Gateway Foundation•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider that delivers substance use and mental health treatment. The Residential Substance Abuse Counselor provides services to clients in a residential treatment setting, supporting recovery through assessments, individualized treatment planning, counseling, education, documentation, and case management. The counselor’s caseload may include complex cases requiring more intensive services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 3828 W. Taylor, Chicago, Illinois 60624.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience.
At least 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice.
Current LPC or LSW licensure in the state of hire.
At least 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling.
Related work experience with the program-specific population (adolescent/adult) and in a residential treatment setting.
Ability to walk and move about facilities for up to two hours at a time to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data.
Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy.
Ability to respond to telephones and hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
Must be at least 21 years old to operate an Alpharus vehicle.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements.
Prepare individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans.
Provide individual and group counseling and educational programs in accordance with treatment plans.
Document treatment and discharge plans, clients’ progress and responses to treatment, and maintain related records and charts.
Perform case management and contribute to client care monitoring.
Carry a caseload that may include complex cases requiring more intensive services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Access to online courses that provide CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.