Unit Specialist - Co-Occuring Wing

Rosecrance Behavioral Health•Rockford Township, IL

53d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Specialist oversees clients experiencing substance use disorder and helps ensure daily counseling and other services are provided in a safe, therapeutic environment. Services include individual counseling, case management, group and educational activities, and support for clients and their families as they work toward sustainable recovery. The Specialist collaborates with the treatment team to provide comprehensive addiction treatment and incorporate recovery principles into clients’ daily lives. The position is onsite at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson in the Co-Occurring Wing. The schedule is Friday through Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Compensation is based on education, experience, and credentials. Starting pay is $18.43 per hour for a high school diploma/GED, $19.37 for an associate degree, and $20.25 for a bachelor’s degree. CADC certification adds $0.50 per hour; second-shift differential is $0.25 per hour and third-shift differential is $0.50 per hour. Rosecrance offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) 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; a referral program; a wellness plan; participating-retailer discounts; and access to daily pay through UKG Wallet. Some facilities offer an onsite gym.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Obtain an Illinois Certified Addiction Counselor (CADC) credential, or be licensed in Illinois as an LSW or LPC, within two years of employment in substance use disorder.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet, and ability to learn new software.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements.
Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct client contact and counseling, including supervision, behavior management, and appropriate interventions and consequences.
Implement therapeutic activities and coordinate and supervise recreational activities.
Monitor assigned clients and collaborate with addiction counselors to develop and implement individual treatment plans.
Schedule and conduct individual sessions to support clients with AA step work and treatment plan objectives.
Coordinate and deliver lectures for clients, parents, and community resources, and develop and present lectures listed 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.
Consult with treatment team members and plan the daily therapeutic direction for the designated shift.
Read shift logs and obtain relevant information from staff on previous shifts.
Supervise unit tidiness and proper use of equipment and supplies, and report shortages or needed repairs.
When assigned, perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing and related quality-control activities in accordance with CLIA requirements, manufacturer instructions, infection-control protocols, and organizational procedures.
Participate in team meetings, discussions, and activities to foster collaboration and improve client care.
Follow the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with professional standards and the law.
Provide consistent customer service and serve as a role model representing the agency.
Adhere to work hours set by leadership and work additional hours as needed to complete assigned responsibilities.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.