Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Substance Use Pekin

Carle Health•Pekin, IL

11h

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides high-quality behavioral health services to Carle Health inpatients and/or outpatients. The role delivers competent, professional, compassionate care in accordance with institutional goals, regulatory requirements, and professional ethical standards. Care is provided through therapeutic relationships with patients and families, supported by interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-driven protocols, and a spirit of inquiry. Patients served may include adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. The counselor evaluates and supports chemically dependent patients and families, develops treatment and aftercare plans, coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams and treatment networks, and provides counseling, therapeutic services, and education. The position also participates in professional development, community education, required department activities, and rotating weekend inpatient evaluations.

Requirements

Obtain one of the listed credentials within two years: CRADC, CAADC, LPC, CADC, CSADC, LSW, LCSW, or LCPC.
Education depends on the credential pursued: a master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is required within two years for an incumbent who has or plans to pursue an LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, or Psychologist license; a high school diploma or GED is acceptable for an incumbent who is not licensed and plans to pursue CADC or IC&RC Counselor certification through IAODAPCA.
Write, read, comprehend, and speak fluent English.
Demonstrate multicultural sensitivity.
Have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Be customer- and patient-focused.
Use critical thinking and independent judgment in decision-making.
Demonstrate organization and efficiency in performing required patient activities.
Possess conceptual knowledge of chemical dependency treatment, continuum-of-care options, and the legal system impacting patients.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation, counseling, and therapeutic services to chemically dependent patients and families, assessing social, psychological, emotional, financial, and cultural issues as well as chemical abuse history.
Recommend treatment and act as a liaison and patient/family advocate with the treatment network.
Maintain communication with referral sources, families, and others involved in treatment regarding patient progress, discharge plans, and aftercare plans.
Support patients and families throughout treatment and assist them in working toward positive outcomes.
Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Develop individual treatment plans based on information gathered.
Facilitate programming for court-ordered referrals.
Assist patients and families with adjustment to illness, motivation for treatment, and realistic post-treatment planning.
Coordinate completion of aftercare plans and recommend post-treatment referrals.
Document according to department guidelines.
Maintain current knowledge of behavioral managed care, precertification, and utilization review activities necessary to obtain treatment approval.
Participate in rotating coverage of weekend inpatient evaluations.
Provide statistical data or special reports as required.
Continue professional development and participate in professional activities that enhance clinical practice, including sharing knowledge through networking and research.
Participate in community education as assigned.
Serve on professional organization committees or boards as appropriate.
Select teaching strategies and therapy modalities appropriate to patients’ and families’ age-specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and comprehension.
Consult resources within the Behavioral Health Division to provide specialized education.
Promote patient and workplace safety by preventing errors, accidents, and infections and promptly reporting actual or potential concerns.
Provide educational in-services as assigned.
Participate in conjoint conferences with patients, concerned persons, and referral sources as appropriate.
Develop, promote, and maintain relationships with self-help programs such as AA, NA, and Al-Anon.
Participate in mandatory education and department staff meetings according to established guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.