Counselor Supervisor (CADC)

Alpharus Health•Springfield, IL

44d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Counselor Supervisor works at the Springfield Residential Center, serving an adult male and female population. The position combines counselor duties, including 60% direct care, with supervision of counselors and direct care staff and direction of an assigned treatment program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and includes one evening shift and rotating weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or substance use counseling; or equivalent education and life experience.
At least 100 documented hours of clinical training in counseling theory and practice.
At least three years of experience working in the substance use field.
Minimum credential of CADC.
Ability to speak with others to exchange information, provide counseling, and direct the work of others.
Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.
Ability to respond to telephones and pages and hear speech.
Ability to use a keyboard and monitor display to receive, retrieve, or audit information and data on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse histories and treatment requirements and prepare individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
Document treatment and discharge plans, progress notes, and responses to treatment.
Provide counselor services, including 60% direct care, while supervising counselors and direct care staff.
Guide and direct activities and operations of the assigned treatment program.
Plan and schedule work time and caseloads for assigned staff.
Audit client records and documentation.
Serve as a resource to assigned staff in identifying and resolving complex cases.
Orient, train, and develop assigned staff.
Assist in developing policies and procedures, and interpret and enforce them.

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 Health.
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.