Addiction Counselor - Adult Population

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• $4,000 - Bachelor's or Master's
• $5,000 - Licensed

Position Purpose: Participate as a team member in the delivery of substance-use disorder services to clients and their families. Facilitate the issues of recovery into client’s daily living situations. Provide program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies or other related field, or equivalent experience and training

• Illinois Certified Addiction Counselor (CADC),or licensed in Illinois as a LSW or LPC which supersedes the CADC within 2 years of employment in substance used disorder services

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to quickly establish rapport

• Computer proficiency required

• Ability to navigate and complete documentation in the electronic healthcare record,

• Ability to accurately complete required documentation within the prescribed time frames

• Skilled in conducting individual, family and group counseling

• Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, parents, staff or community resources

• Self-starter with ability to work independently

• Ability to work within a team

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Agency insurance requirements 

• Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Work hours prescribed by leadership and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.

2. Conduct individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for clients and/or family members.

3. Complete client psychosocial and individualized treatment plan within required time frame.

4. Identify client clinical and case management needs and work to address those needs.

5. Educate client and client support members regarding all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.

6. Undertake primary case management responsibilities for designated clients.

7. Ensure that documentation in client service record is maintained consistent with expectations defined by SUPR, TJC and Medicaid regulations.

8. Maintain communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, case management and discharge plans).

9. Assume on-call responsibilities per schedule or when designated.

10. Present workshops, lectures and training to clients, families, and staff and community groups.

11. Be familiar with court proceedings and available to make court appearances on behalf of Rosecrance clients.

12. Serve as a member of the team and participate in all team meetings and activities.

13. Exercise confidentiality in keeping with the Code of Conduct and with the framework of the law.

14. Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.

15. Serve as a role model for other staff, clients and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance

16. Assume other related responsibilities as delegated and assigned by management.

Schedule: 8-hour shifts

• 9am-5:30pm with 1 late shift per week.
• Tuesday-Saturday

Pay: Based on education, experience and credentials

• Starting Pay:
  • $21.11/hr. – Bachelor’s
  • $24.44/hr. - Master's
  • Additional Residential/Inpatient shift differential - $1.50/hr.
  • Additional $.50/hr. with CADC certification

Shift differentials: Additional pay based on regularly scheduled shift hours

• Second shift (majority of hours between 3pm and 11pm): $.25/hr.
• Third shift (majority of hours between 10pm and 7am): $.50/hr.

Work Location: Rosecrance Griffin Williamson - Rockford, IL

• Onsite

Benefits: Rosecrance values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary based on education, experience, and credentials
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options to meet your needs
• 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, bereavement leave
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