Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Day Shift

Loretto Hospital • Chicago, IL

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides individual services to adult, substance-using men and women; assists clients in building recovery resources; and develops individual Recovery Plans that help clients enhance self-efficacy, maintain abstinence in treatment, and continue recovery post-treatment. Responsible for all assessments, treatment, discharge planning; including securing wrap around services, and case management activities for assigned clients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• If hired without CADC certification, must obtain certification within two years of employment
• Able to empathize with clients, focusing on and reinforcing positive strengths and behaviors
• Able to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds
• Comfortable working independently in community settings
• Able to work flexible hours
• May be required to travel and provide off site services
• Able to connect clients who have various needs to a range of community resources
• Good foundation in recovery skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• CADC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial screenings and assessments for each patient in all levels of care in the organization with a history of or current substance use and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitates education groups, didactic seminars, and lead discussion groups; document in the electronic medical record for each patient.
• Work with clients to develop a Treatment Plan that addresses their comprehensive needs; documents and updates in the electronic medical record; Manage, track, and update individual recovery plans.
• Use client-centered approaches to recovery planning.
• Meet with clients at least once a week to ensure implementation of the Treatment Plan; revise treatment plan accordingly based on client’s progress and/or needs; updates in electronic medical record.
• Assist clients in accessing other services, both on and off site, to meet their additional needs; provide case management services to ensure these needs are met.
• Link clients to recovery support services consistent with best practice standards and organization policy.
• Participates in weekly ASAM staffings with multi-disciplinary team where indicated.
• Demonstrates awareness of regulatory requirements, including but not limited to SUPR, HFAP, IDPH and CMS.
• Collaborate with clients to engage family members in recovery planning.
• Execute crisis intervention strategies in areas of threatened suicide or violence.
• Submit records to law enforcement, courts, employers, or government entities with required releases in a timely manner.
• Have strong documentation skills; this position requires extensive documentation of required activities; strong data entry skills are also required.
• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified including HFAP, SUPR, IDPH, etc.
• Completes a minimum of 10 CEU’s or contact hours annually to maintain any existing certification.
• Attend all monthly staff meetings unless excused by immediate supervisor in advance.
• Adhere to organizations time and attendance policies.

Benefits

• If the team member utilizes their own vehicle they will be required to show proof of vehicle insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage and will be reimbursed for mileage at the allowable Federal rate
• If the team member so chooses, the hospital will provide transportation to the off site location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED