Certified Substance Use Counselor (CADC, LSW, or LPC)
About The Position
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Certified Substance Use Counselor provides outpatient substance use counseling at the facility located at 3828 W. Taylor, Chicago, Illinois. The position follows one of two Monday–Friday schedules: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Counselors assess clients’ substance use histories and treatment needs, develop individualized treatment plans, provide counseling and education, document care and progress, and contribute to case management and client monitoring. Caseloads may include complex cases requiring more intensive services.
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 CADC, 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.
- Must be at least 21 years of age to operate an Alpharus vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance use histories 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 typically includes some 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 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.
- Annual performance reviews, with merit-increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
