Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Residential Substance Use Counselors provide counseling and direct support to clients in a residential substance use treatment setting. They facilitate group counseling and educational sessions, conduct individual counseling, document client progress, maintain accurate records, monitor medication self-administration and client safety, and oversee client behavior during daily and recreational activities. The role also involves enforcing house rules, coordinating and transporting clients to appointments, maintaining the vehicle, collecting urine samples, and administering breathalyzer tests. Various schedules are available at the Lake Villa, Illinois facility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 around 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 regularly.
- Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, or audit information and data regularly.
- 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 address client behaviors and personal problems.
- Document clients’ progress and responses to treatment.
- Maintain client records and ensure they are complete, accurate, and up to date.
- Monitor clients during medication self-administration.
- Ensure client safety and well-being.
- Monitor client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities.
- Enforce house rules.
- Schedule and coordinate client appointments, transport clients, 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 a 3% employer match.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
