Substance Use Counselor

Alpharus Health•Caseyville, IL

13d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is hiring a Residential Substance Use Counselor at its Caseyville Residential Treatment Facility in Caseyville, Illinois. The counselor provides clinical support and supervision to clients in a residential substance use treatment program, helping them meet therapeutic goals and supporting their safety and well-being. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday.

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.

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, 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 a 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 providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.