Unit Specialist - Co-Occuring Wing

Rosecrance•Rockford, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Specialist oversees clients experiencing substance use disorder and helps provide daily counseling and other therapeutic services in a safe, therapeutic environment. The role collaborates with the treatment team to deliver addiction treatment to clients and their families and support the integration of recovery principles into daily life. The position also provides ongoing guidance as clients and families work toward sustainable recovery. This is an onsite position at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson in the Co-Occurring Wing. The schedule is Saturday through Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Starting pay varies by education: $18.43 per hour for a high school diploma or GED, $19.37 for an associate degree, and $20.25 for a bachelor's degree. CADC certification adds $0.50 per hour. Additional listed shift differentials are $0.25 per hour for second shift and $0.50 per hour for third shift. Rosecrance provides behavioral health services through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care, with a mission to help individuals and families address substance use and mental health challenges.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Illinois Certified Addiction Counselor (CADC), or Illinois LSW or LPC licensure that supersedes the CADC requirement, 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 another related field.
CADC certification, which is associated with an additional $0.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

Provide direct contact and counseling, including client supervision and behavior management, and implement appropriate interventions and consequences.
Implement therapeutic activities and coordinate and supervise client recreational activities.
Monitor assigned clients and collaborate with addiction counselors to develop and implement individual treatment plans.
Schedule and conduct individual sessions to help clients with AA step work and treatment plan objectives.
Coordinate and deliver lectures for clients, parents, and community resources, and develop 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.
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 to appropriate personnel.
When assigned, perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing and related quality control activities in accordance with applicable requirements, instructions, protocols, and procedures.
Participate in team meetings, discussions, and activities to support collaboration and client care.
Comply with 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.
Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
Adhere to work hours set by leadership and work additional hours as necessary to complete assigned responsibilities.