CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR (MA/MSW) - Full time (Tuesday - Saturday)

Hartgrove Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive wages

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Hartgrove Hospital in Chicago is looking for a qualified Clinician to join the Substance Use Disorder Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering clinical interventions, and coordinating care for patients with substance abuse issues.

The ideal candidate holds LPC, LSW, and CADC certifications. Experience in acute or residential treatment settings is preferred, along with strong assessment and communication skills. This position offers competitive wages and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• LPC, LSW, in addition to CADC (Active and in good standing) required.
• Experience in acute care, inpatient or residential SUD settings preferred.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and level of care determinations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive ASAM 4 Level of Care Assessments.
• Deliver clinical interventions for acute substance use disorder patients.
• Participate in team meetings for ongoing training and department development.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Education

LPC

LSW

CADC (Active and in good standing)

Job description

Responsibilities

Join Our Team as a Clinician as we build the Substance Use Disorder Program!

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm

Position Summary: The Clinician, Substance Use Disorder is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, coordinating care, and determining eligibility for patients meeting substance abuse programming criteria.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive ASAM 4 Level of Care Assessments and ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical records system.
• Complete general substance abuse assessments for ages 12 and up based on need.
• Deliver clinical interventions for acute and high-risk substance use disorder patients and communicate updates to the treatment team.
• Utilize a harm reduction approach to support patient engagement and safety when appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings to assist with growth, ongoing training and department development.
• Facilitate a few substances use prevention groups and provide coverage as needed for substance abuse programming.

Benefits

• A rewarding career improving the lives of adults and youth
• Highly competitive wages & shift differentials
• Career advancement and mobility
• An engaged leadership team with a commitment to patient and staff safety
• And much more!

For information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.

Qualifications

Required: LPC, LSW, in addition to CADC (Active and in good standing).

Preferred:

• Experience working in acute care, inpatient or residential SUD settings.
• Strong knowledge of ASAM criteria and level of care determinations.
• Experience with clinical documentation and EMR systems.
• Experience utilizing crisis interventions in an acute psychiatric setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex, high-acuity patient cases.
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Leadership, training and supervisory capabilities.
• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Commitment to patient centered and harm reduction approaches

Legal Disclosures

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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