Provisional Counselor

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10h

About The Position

The Provisional Counselor provides group and individual counseling, community support, case coordination, and crisis intervention to clients with a primary substance use disorder diagnosis in an adult residential substance abuse treatment program. In coordination with a supervisor and treatment team, the counselor provides chemical dependency counseling services to patients and their families or collaterals through assessment and the design, implementation, and revision of treatment plans. The role includes assessing each client, supporting and sustaining each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment, developing comprehensive service plans, and providing daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups. The position is based at Woodridge Interventions in Woodridge, Illinois, and offers a starting pay of $19.00 per hour with varied shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 24 credit hours of college education or an accredited training program in substance abuse counseling and/or another human services area.
New professional staff without IAODAPCA CADC or above certification when hired or first moved into this position must obtain an IAODAPCA CADC within two years after employment begins.
Ability to promote positive behavior and manage resistant behavior.
Physical ability to safely and effectively manage aggressive behavior.
Assertiveness, confidence, and leadership abilities.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective time management skills.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 21 years of age.
Required criminal clearances, including state and child clearances and, if necessary, FBI clearance.
Drug screen and TB test.
Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.
Must pass federal and state background checks screening for specified crimes, including drug-related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.

Nice To Haves

Higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete an assessment of each client.
Initiate and sustain each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment.
Develop a comprehensive service plan for each client.
Provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups.
Provide group and individual counseling, community support, case coordination, and crisis intervention services.
In conjunction with the supervisor and treatment team, assess clients and design, implement, and revise treatment plans.
Provide chemical dependency counseling services to patients and their families or collaterals.