Substance Use Counselor III (CADC, LPC or LSW)

Alpharus Health•Gurnee, IL

19d•$51,463 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is hiring a Substance Use Counselor III to provide substance use and mental health treatment at its Gurnee, Illinois location. The role serves clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders through assessments, individualized treatment planning, counseling, interventions, and discharge planning. The counselor also supports treatment quality and compliance, contributes to program development, and serves as a clinical resource to the treatment team. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with Friday day-shift hours. The annual compensation range is $51,463–$82,000; starting rates are based on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Annual performance reviews are conducted, with merit-increase eligibility based on employee and organizational financial performance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, substance use disorder counseling, or a related field.
At least 2 years of counseling experience in the substance use disorder or mental health field.
Current, valid CADC, LPC, or LSW credential.
Comprehensive knowledge of group and individual dynamics, conflict resolution, and intervention techniques.
Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations governing health-record confidentiality.
Time and project management skills.
Advanced communication skills for interacting with the treatment team, clients, client families, outside vendors, and agencies.
Active listening skills and social perceptiveness.
Critical-thinking, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
Adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to shift priorities.
Basic coaching and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop and implement complex treatment plans for clients with co-occurring disorders.
Maintain a patient caseload, prepare individualized treatment plans, communicate with insurance providers about treatment progress and continued-stay certifications, and report caseload activities and progress to a supervisor.
Prepare and conduct group counseling or therapeutic sessions addressing social or psychological issues and supporting effective life skills and a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Prepare and conduct individual counseling sessions to help patients overcome dependencies, adjust to life, and make life changes.
Develop and implement complex treatment and discharge plans and conduct intensive or comprehensive interventions, including family or domestic violence counseling.
Design, implement, and integrate intensive service programs addressing social or psychological problems affecting parts of the patient population, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or grief.
Serve on department or site committees to plan and evaluate treatment programs and client services, and contribute to improving treatment protocols, procedures, and outcomes.
Document treatment plans, progress notes, interventions, treatments, evaluations, discharge summaries, and treatment-plan reviews; maintain patient records and charts in accordance with organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual standards.
Audit patient records and provide assessments for clients with special needs; consult with clinical staff to resolve complex case problems 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.
Provide supervision to the treatment 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 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.
Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.