Counselor II (LPC or LSW)

Alpharus Health•Springfield, IL

5d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is hiring a Counselor II to provide outpatient substance use and mental health counseling in Springfield, Illinois. The counselor manages a complex caseload, provides individual and group counseling, develops and implements treatment and discharge plans, and coordinates with insurance providers regarding client progress and continued-stay certifications. The role also contributes to clinical program development, documentation quality, staff education, and consultation on complex cases. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one evening shift from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The position is based at the Springfield Outpatient location, 2200 Lake Victoria Drive, Springfield, IL 62703. Compensation is $25.64–$32.28 per hour, based on experience and credentials.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, substance use disorder counseling, or a related field.
At least two years of counseling experience in the substance use disorder or mental health field.
Current LPC or LSW license valid in Illinois.

Responsibilities

Maintain a complex caseload, conduct comprehensive assessments, prepare individualized treatment plans, report progress to a supervisor, and communicate with insurance providers about treatment progress and continued-stay certifications.
Prepare and conduct group counseling or therapeutic sessions addressing social or psychological issues and promoting effective life skills and a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Prepare and conduct individual counseling sessions to help clients with dual diagnoses overcome dependencies, adjust to life, and make life changes.
Develop and implement complex treatment and discharge plans for clients with dual diagnoses, social issues, or mental health issues, and conduct intensive or comprehensive interventions, including family or domestic violence counseling.
Design, implement, and integrate intensive site programs addressing particular social or psychological problems affecting clients, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or grief.
Serve on department or site committees involved in planning and evaluating treatment programs and client services; contribute to improvements in treatment protocols, procedures, and outcomes.
Document treatment plans, progress notes, interventions, treatments, evaluations, discharge summaries, and treatment plan reviews; maintain client records and charts in accordance with organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual standards.
Audit client records for documentation and service-delivery compliance, assess special-needs clients, and consult with clinical staff to resolve complex cases using appropriate procedures, modalities, and techniques.
Develop and conduct in-service and continuing education programs for counselors or technicians on topics related to the assigned specialty.
Perform other assigned duties, including providing clinical supervision to the clinical team as needed.

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 providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.