Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC

Advocate Health

1d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for case management and counseling for patients with addictions and their families. The role includes completing biopsychosocial assessments, preparing diagnostic summaries, developing and revising individualized treatment plans, coordinating input from patients, families, and the care team, introducing patients and families to 12-step recovery, and preparing discharge plans. The counselor leads addiction-focused group counseling and daily group therapy, using group dynamics and peer-centered approaches to address treatment goals and related issues. The position also provides clinical supervision to students and assigned counselors, teaches staff and students about addiction treatment and recovery, and develops and delivers education on addiction and recovery. The role participates in quality improvement, program development, committees, and assigned projects. Work hours may vary according to patient acuity, census, program needs, and staff composition. The position requires effective communication, patient-focused care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; exposure to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases may occur, and patient-related lifting or transfers may be required.

Requirements

Associate degree in Behavioral Health or equivalent.
Two years of experience in the field.
IAODAPCA CADC credential.
Experience in counseling and supervision skills, with ability to adapt them to the role.
Ability to use a dictation service and maintain legible handwriting.
Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders.
Working knowledge of and support for 12-step recovery.
Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of patient age groups.
Ability to communicate effectively, work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints, and demonstrate commitment to patient-focused care.
Ability to perform patient-related lifting and transfer activities, including lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance; patient-handling equipment and another associate are expected for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist, when available.
Ability to transport objects between locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage cases for addiction patients and their families.
Complete biopsychosocial assessments and prepare comprehensive diagnostic summaries of clinical needs, conditions, strengths, and limitations.
Develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate input from patients, families, and the care team, and revise plans as progress or new information warrants.
Introduce patients and families to 12-step recovery and prepare achievable discharge plans.
Facilitate positive changes in patients’ attitudes, feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and decision-making alternatives.
Conduct addiction-focused group counseling using a peer-centered process to meet group needs and individual treatment goals.
Conduct daily group therapy using group dynamics and other therapeutic techniques, maintaining focus on addiction while responding to related issues.
Use students and interns as co-facilitators when appropriate.
Provide clinical supervision to students and assigned counselors on assessments, diagnostic summaries, treatment planning, progress reporting, and discharge planning.
Provide timely feedback to the Substance Use Service supervisor about supervisees’ clinical strengths and areas for improvement.
Teach new staff and students about the disease concept and the philosophy of addiction treatment and recovery.
Develop and deliver clear, relevant addiction and recovery education in lecture and discussion formats, communicating with dignity and respect and motivating patients to learn.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Performance Plan and other program development activities.
Serve on assigned committees and projects and carry out assigned program improvements.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs.