Unit Specialist - Co-Occuring Wing

Rosecrance • Rockford, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Specialist oversees clients experiencing substance use disorder and helps ensure daily counseling and therapeutic services are provided in a safe environment. The role includes direct client contact, supervision, behavior management, individual sessions, group discussions, educational activities, and recreational programming. The Unit Specialist collaborates with addiction counselors and the broader clinical team to support treatment plans and integrate recovery principles into clients’ daily lives, while also supporting clients’ families as they navigate recovery.

The position is based onsite at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson’s Co-Occurring Wing and is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Starting hourly pay varies by education: $18.43 for a high school diploma or GED, $19.37 for an associate degree, and $20.25 for a bachelor’s degree. A CADC certification adds $0.50 per hour; second-shift differential is $0.25 per hour. Rosecrance offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, life and disability coverage, tuition and licensure/certification assistance, paid time off and leave, a referral program, wellness resources, retailer discounts, and access to daily pay.

Rosecrance provides behavioral health services focused on helping individuals and families overcome substance use and mental health challenges through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care. The organization maintains a drug-free workplace and requires candidates to pass an occupational health screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Within two years of employment in substance use disorder services, hold an Illinois Certified Addiction Counselor (CADC) credential or be licensed in Illinois as an LSW or LPC; the stated license supersedes the CADC requirement.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email, and the internet, and ability to learn new software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements.
• Belief in Rosecrance’s mission and vision.
• Pass an occupational health screening.
• Meet the workplace’s zero-tolerance drug-free environment requirement, which includes marijuana.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies, or a related field preferred.
• CADC certification qualifies for an additional $0.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client contact and counseling, including supervision, behavior management, interventions, and consequences.
• Implement therapeutic activities and coordinate and supervise client recreational activities.
• Collaborate with addiction counselors to develop and implement individual treatment plans for assigned clients.
• Schedule and conduct individual sessions to assist clients with AA step work and treatment plan objectives.
• Coordinate and deliver lectures for clients, parents, and community resources, and prepare and present lectures on the client lecture schedule.
• Maintain client service records in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Observe, monitor, and record group dynamics and facilitate focal group discussions.
• Perform general cleaning duties as needed; supervise unit tidiness and proper use of equipment and supplies, and report supply shortages or needed repairs.
• Consult with treatment team members and plan daily therapeutic direction for the designated shift.
• Read shift logs and obtain relevant information from staff on previous shifts.
• When assigned, perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing and related quality-control activities in accordance with applicable requirements and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, discussions, and activities to support collaboration and improve client care.
• Comply with the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, and maintain confidentiality consistent with professional standards and the law.
• Provide consistent customer service and serve as a role model in representing the agency.
• Adhere to prescribed work hours and work additional hours as necessary to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary employer contribution.
• Group life insurance, including LTD and AD&D.
• Tuition assistance and licensure/certification reimbursement.
• Paid time off, sick time, and bereavement leave.
• Referral program offering up to $1,000 per hire.
• Wellness plan; certain facilities offer an onsite gym.
• Discounts at participating retailers.
• Daily pay available through UKG Wallet.

What This Job Offers

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