Counselor I

Alpharus Health; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee wellness program

Employee assistance program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid time off

Company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEU access

Job summary

Alpharus Health in Jacksonville, IL is seeking a Counselor I for our Residential Substance Use Treatment Facility. This full-time role requires assessing clients, developing treatment plans, leading group and individual counseling, and documenting progress in an EHR.

The position offers day and evening shifts, Sunday through Thursday, with competitive hourly pay. Responsibilities include multi-disciplinary teamwork, crisis intervention, urine drug screens, and community referrals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling.
• Related work experience in residential treatment with adolescent/adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine scope and type of care.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Lead group counseling and education sessions.
• Engage clients in one-on-one counseling sessions.
• Maintain confidential, accurate and timely documentation in EHR.
• Guide clients toward positive choices, especially during crises.
• Monitor client behavior in therapeutic milieu.
• Administer tests of accountability through urine drug screens and breathalyzers.
• Make community referrals for follow up care.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Group counseling

Urine drug screens

Clinical supervision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Counselor I

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650

Location: Alpharus Health Residential Substance Use Treatment Facility

• 1300 Lincoln Rd, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday; Day and Evening Shifts

Residential Substance Abuse Counselor responsibilities:

• Conducts assessment and evaluation to determine scope and type of care needed
• Develops comprehensive treatment plans
• Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings
• Leads group counseling and education sessions
• Engages client in one-on-one individual counseling sessions
• Maintains confidential, systematic, accurate and timely documentation of client progress in Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Uses excellent communication skills to guide clients toward positive choices, especially when in crisis.
• Monitors client behavior in therapeutic milieu
• Administers tests of accountability through collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers.
• Makes community referrals for follow up care

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
• Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.
• Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
• Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
• Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
• Ability to drive an automobile or van; remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs

Compensation (based on experience and credentials)

• Pay Range: $19.23 - $24.47per hour
• Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
• Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits at Alpharus:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP

Nearest Major Market: Springfield