Bilingual Substance Use Counselor (Spanish)

Rincon Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rincon Family Services in the Chicago area is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to join a multidisciplinary team delivering therapy, case management, and crisis intervention within the Substance Use Program. You will develop treatment plans, provide individual and group counseling, conduct HIV testing as required, and coordinate care with medical and community partners.

Applicants must be CADC-certified (or commit to certification within two years); a Bachelor's degree is preferred, with related

Qualifications

• Must be certified as an ICB Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC).
• If not CADC certified, employees must obtain certification within the first two years of employment or be terminated for not being able to perform their services.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Individuals with a high school diploma with substance abuse experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to individuals, including initial treatment plans, ongoing therapy, updating plans, and crisis intervention.
• Provide assigned group sessions weekly.
• Provide HIV counseling and testing services as required.
• Monitor toxicology screens and coordinate with Medical Department.
• Provide on-call crisis intervention in rotation with team members.
• Attend required meetings and trainings per program standards.
• Maintain client records in EMR with required documentation; ensure HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance.

Skills

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling skills

Clinical assessment

Education

CADC certification

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma with experience

Job description

Rincon Family Services in the Chicago area is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to join a multidisciplinary team delivering therapy, case management, and crisis intervention within the Substance Use Program. You will develop treatment plans, provide individual and group counseling, conduct HIV testing as required, and coordinate care with medical and community partners.

Applicants must be CADC-certified (or commit to certification within two years); a Bachelor's degree is preferred, with related