Impactful Residential Substance Use Counselor

Alpharus Health; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Wellness program

Employee assistance programs

403(b) Retirement Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

eLearning CEU access

Paid time off

Company holidays

Resumo da oferta

Alpharus Health is seeking a Residential Substance Use Counselor in Chicago, IL. The role supports intake sessions, assessments, and coordination of treatment plans within 24 hours of intake, with a Tue–Sat schedule (10:30am–7:00pm; Sat 9:00am–5:00pm).

The position involves patient documentation, insurance coordination, and collaboration with a clinical team in a residential setting. Requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of related experience.

Qualificações

• Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling
• Residential treatment setting experience preferred (adult/adolescent)
• Related work with a program-specific population in residential care is a plus

Responsabilidades

• Participate in patient intake sessions and admission procedures
• Conduct patient searches upon arrival
• Assist patients with washing and drying clothing during intake
• Consent forms
• Authorization to release information
• Emergency contact information
• Gather and document substance use disorder (SUD) history
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to determine clinical diagnosis and appropriate level of care
• Perform safety screenings, including assessments for suicidal ideation
• Obtaining insurance coverage for incoming patients
• Contacting insurance representatives to coordinate initial approved days of treatment
• Assist in managing the detox unit environment and ensure timely development of individualized treatment plans within 24 hours of intake
• Administer drug screenings and blood alcohol content (BAC) tests
• Respond to incoming calls from the call center and answer center
• Schedule patients for the admission process based on availability and clinical criteria

Conhecimentos

Counseling experience

Team collaboration

Formação académica

High school diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Alpharus Health is seeking a Residential Substance Use Counselor in Chicago, IL. The role supports intake sessions, assessments, and coordination of treatment plans within 24 hours of intake, with a Tue–Sat schedule (10:30am–7:00pm; Sat 9:00am–5:00pm).

The position involves patient documentation, insurance coordination, and collaboration with a clinical team in a residential setting. Requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of related experience.