Residential Counselor I — Group & Individual Care

Alpharus Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Alpharus Health in Springfield, IL is seeking a Counselor I to join our Residential Center. The role involves conducting assessments, leading group sessions, individual counseling, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's in psychology, counseling, or related field (HS diploma acceptable with experience), and at least 6 months of relevant experience in residential substance use or mental health programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred (High school diploma or equivalency required)
• Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance use or mental health counseling required
• Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting required

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment and evaluation to determine scope and type of care needed
• 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

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in psychology/counseling/related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alpharus Health in Springfield, IL is seeking a Counselor I to join our Residential Center. The role involves conducting assessments, leading group sessions, individual counseling, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's in psychology, counseling, or related field (HS diploma acceptable with experience), and at least 6 months of relevant experience in residential substance use or mental health programs.