CADC - Substance Abuse Counselor

Department:

80399 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Grants Conversion

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm; one summer and one winter holiday required; may be asked to float to another site to support coverage during leave or PTO as needed.

Pay Range

$24.85 - $37.30

Major Responsibilities:
Responsibility for the case management of addiction patients and families.

• Completes biopsychosocial assessment of patients.

• Formulates a comprehensive diagnostic summary evaluating clinical needs and conditions and identifying strengths and limitations.

• Formulates individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs identified in the diagnostic summary.

• Coordinates team input, family and patient goals in formulating treatment plans. Incorporate family when appropriate.

• Continually revises treatment plans based on progress and/or new information.

• Introduces patient and family to 12-step recovery.

• Prepares achievable discharge plans, working with patient, team, and family when appropriate.

• Facilitated positive changes in the patient’s attitudes, feelings, thoughts, behaviors and decision-making alternatives.

Conduct addiction focused group counseling.

• Uses a peer-centered process so that the group needs and individual treatment goals are met.

• Conducts daily group therapy using skills of group dynamics: defense mechanisms, transference, opening and closing, group goal setting, and other curative techniques.

• Keeps focus on addictions while identifying and responding to related issues.

• Utilizes students and interns as co-facilitators as appropriate.

Clinical supervision to students under supervision of Substance Use Service.

• Clinically supervises the case management of assigned counselors with regard to psychosocial assessments, diagnostic summary, treatment planning, progress reporting and discharge planning.

• Provides timely input to Supervisor or Substance Use Service of supervisee’s clinical abilities with regard to strengths and areas of needed improvement for evaluation purposes.

• Teaches new staff and students the principles of the disease concept and the philosophy of addiction treatment and recovery.

Delivery of addiction/recovery education.

• Develops and delivers clear, concise, relevant information on addiction and recovery in a lecture/discussion format.

• Presents information in a manner that communicates dignity and respect.

• Motivates patients to learn and understand necessary facts about addiction and the process of recovery.

• Demonstrates a personal-professional style that is effective with patients.

Participation in the Quality Improvement Performance Plan and other program development activities.

• Serves on committees and projects as assigned.

• Carries out program improvements as assigned.

Education/Experience Required:

• Associates Degree in Behavioral Health or equivalent, Bachelors Degree preferred.

• 2 year experience in the field.

• This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Has experienced in counseling and supervision skills but requires adaptation to current role.

• Ability to use dictation service.

• Legible handwriting. Knowledge regarding: diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders.

• IAODAPCA - CADC

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Working knowledge and support of 12 step recovery.

• Hours may vary dependent on patient acuity and census, program needs and staff composition.

• Able to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care.

• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.

• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs.) may be required

• Ability to transport objects from one loc