Substance Use Counselor

Alpharus Health•Caseyville, IL

11d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Substance Use Counselor works at the Caseyville Residential Treatment Facility in Caseyville, Illinois, supporting clients in a residential treatment setting through counseling, monitoring, documentation, and care coordination. The role helps clients meet therapeutic goals and promotes their safety and well-being. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Compensation is $19.23–$24.47 per hour, based on experience and credentials. Starting rates depend on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Annual performance reviews are conducted, with eligibility for merit increases determined by employee and organizational financial performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
At least 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling.
Related work experience with the program-specific population (adolescent or adult) in a residential treatment setting.
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to speak with others to exchange information and provide counseling.
Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Ability to respond to telephones and hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
Ability to drive an automobile or van, remain alert to traffic conditions, and identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.

Responsibilities

Prepare and facilitate group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to help clients meet therapeutic goals.
Conduct individual counseling to provide crisis intervention, support, and guidance, and to address client behaviors and personal problems.
Document clients’ progress and responses to treatment.
Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date client records.
Monitor clients during medication self-administration.
Ensure client safety and well-being.
Monitor client behavior during social, recreational, and daily activities.
Enforce house rules.
Schedule, coordinate, and transport clients to appointments, and maintain the vehicle.
Collect urine samples and administer breathalyzer tests.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Alpharus.
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.
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision and guidance.