Associate Counselor

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Counselor - Adults
Location: Quincy, IL
Department: Clarity Healthcare - Substance Use Disorder
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery and support? Join our team as an Associate Counselor!
 

In this role, you will support individuals through the recovery process by participating in assessments, creating personalized treatment plans, and providing counseling and education. Working under the supervision of licensed professionals, you will facilitate individual and group sessions, document services in accordance with standards, and help clients transition smoothly.
 

Quincy, IL offers variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s the outdoors, the arts, recreation or music, Quincy is an entertainment hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO

• Pay $17.50 - $19.50 per hour

• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the screening and assessment process under the supervision of a licensed or qualified counselor or therapist, adhering to State Regulatory, CARF, and agency standards.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments and in compliance with regulatory guidelines under supervision.

• Complete correspondence, documentation, and file/charting tasks promptly and accurately.

• Participate in clinical staffing and team meetings, providing feedback on cases.

• Adhere to a weekly direct service provision model.

• Document all services in compliance with standards, ensuring timeliness and alignment with treatment plans.

• Ensure that treatment plans, updates, and discharge summaries are reviewed and countersigned by a Qualified Addiction Professional.

• Assist clients through transitions, completing summaries and correspondence as needed.

• Complete 36 hours of training every two years based on an individualized training plan.

• Maintain positive professional relationships with clients, referral sources, and colleagues while adhering to ethical standards.

• Handle crisis situations effectively, notifying supervisors when appropriate.

• Facilitate group counseling, education, family conferences, and individual sessions to promote recovery and decision-making skills.

• Contribute to long- and short-term goals of the organization.

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
   

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• In Illinois: Obtain a CADC within two years and renew as required, meeting the requirements of the state's credentialing board.

• Willingness to become licensed in additional states and provide telehealth services as needed.
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods related to mental health and substance use treatment.

• Understanding of program policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Knowledge of biological, cognitive-affective, and social bases of behavior.

• Familiarity with therapeutic theories and counseling techniques.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to conduct individual and group interventions effectively.
   

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensi