Certified Substance Use Counselor (CADC, LSW, or LPC)
About The Position
Alpharus Health is hiring a Residential Substance Abuse Counselor to provide substance use and mental health treatment using a person-centered approach. The counselor assesses clients’ substance abuse histories and treatment needs, creates individualized and developmentally appropriate treatment plans, and provides counseling and education consistent with those plans. The role includes maintaining treatment documentation and records, providing case management, and contributing to client care monitoring. Caseloads may include complex cases requiring more intensive services. The position is located at 25480 W. Cedarcrest Lane, Lake Villa, Illinois 60046. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Compensation is $25.64–$32.28 per hour; starting pay depends on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Annual performance reviews are conducted, and merit increases may depend on employee and organizational financial performance.
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 substance abuse counselor certification (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC or LSW) in the state of hire.
- At least 2 years of experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling.
- Related work experience with the program-specific population (adolescent or adult) and in a residential treatment setting.
- Ability to walk and move about the 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 frequently or constantly to move objects.
- Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, 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 a Gateway 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, client progress, and responses to treatment; maintain related records and charts.
- Perform case management and contribute to client care monitoring.
- Provide services to caseloads 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.
- eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
- Formal and informal clinical supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
