Unit Specialist - SUD-Wing

Rosecrance • Rockford, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Specialist oversees clients with substance use disorder and helps ensure daily counseling, case management, group, and educational activities are delivered in a safe, therapeutic environment. Working with the treatment team, the specialist provides addiction treatment services to clients and their families and supports clients as they apply recovery principles and work toward sustainable recovery.

The position is onsite at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson, Co-Occurring Wing. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Starting hourly pay depends on 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. Shift differentials are $0.25 per hour for second shift and $0.50 per hour for third shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Illinois Certified Addiction Counselor (CADC), or Illinois LSW or LPC licensure that supersedes the CADC, within two years of employment in substance use disorder services.
• Strong 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 the agency’s insurance requirements.
• Belief in Rosecrance’s mission and vision.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies, or a related field.
• CADC certification, which 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 monitor assigned clients and develop and implement individual treatment plans.
• Schedule and conduct individual sessions supporting clients’ 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; supervise unit tidiness and proper use of equipment and supplies; report supply shortages and needed repairs.
• Consult with the treatment team to plan the daily therapeutic direction for the designated shift.
• Read logs and obtain relevant information from staff on previous shifts.
• Perform assigned 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 support collaboration, inclusion, and client care.
• Follow Rosecrance’s Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, and maintain confidentiality consistent with professional standards and the law.
• Provide exceptional customer service and model positive guest relations when representing the agency.
• Adhere to prescribed work hours and complete additional hours as necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
• Assume 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 long-term disability (LTD) and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).
• Tuition assistance and licensure or 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