Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Addiction Counselor to manage casework for patients and families, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, and develop treatment plans. The role supports discharge planning and 12-step recovery facilitation in a fast-paced behavioral health outpatient setting.

Position requires an Associate’s in Behavioral Health or equivalent, with 2 years in the field; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Behavioral Health or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2 years experience in the field.
• Ability to recognize needs and behaviors across patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage addiction patient and family casework.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Supervision

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Behavioral Health

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Department: 36602 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Behavioral Health O/P Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95

Major Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the case management of addiction patients and families.
• Completes biopsychosocial assessment of patients.
• Formulates a comprehensive diagnostic summary evaluating clinical needs and conditions and identifying strengths and limitations.
• Formulates individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs identified in the diagnostic summary.
• Coordinates team input, family and patient goals in formulating treatment plans.
• Incorporate family when appropriate.
• Continually revises treatment plans based on progress and/or new information.
• Introduces patient and family to 12-step recovery.
• Prepares achievable discharge plans, working with patient, team, and family when appropriate.
• Facilitated positive changes in the patient's attitudes, feelings, thoughts, behaviors and decision‑making alternatives.
• Conduct addiction focused group counseling.
• Uses a peer‑centered process so that the group needs and individual treatment goals are met.
• Conducts daily group therapy using skills of group dynamics: defense mechanisms, transference, opening and closing, group goal setting, and other curative techniques.
• Keeps focus on addictions while identifying and responding to related issues.
• Utilizes students and interns as co‑facilitators as appropriate.
• Clinical supervision to students under supervision of SubstanceUse Service.
• Clinically supervises the case management of assigned counselors with regard to psychosocial assessments, diagnostic summary, treatment planning, progress reporting and discharge planning.
• Provides timely input to Supervisor or SubstanceUse Service of supervisee’s clinical abilities with regard to strengths and areas of needed improvement for evaluation purposes.
• Teaches new staff and students the principles of the disease concept and the philosophy of addiction treatment and recovery.
• Delivery of addiction/recovery education.
• Develops and delivers clear, concise, relevant information on addiction and recovery in a lecture/discussion format.
• Presents information in a manner that communicates dignity and respect.
• Motivates patients to learn and understand necessary facts about addiction and the process of recovery.
• Demonstrates a personal‑professional style that is effective with patients.
• Participation in the Quality Improvement Performance Plan and other program development activities.
• Serves on committees and projects as assigned.
• Carries out program improvements as assigned.

Education/Experience Required

Associates Degree in Behavioral Health or equivalent, Bachelors Degree preferred. 2 year experience in the field. This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Has experienced in counseling and supervision skills but requires adaptation to current role.
• Ability to use dictation service.
• Legible handwriting.
• Knowledge regarding: diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders.

IAODAPCA - CADC Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Working knowledge and support of 12 step recovery.
• Hours may vary dependent on patient acuity and census, program needs and staff composition.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life‑threatening diseases.
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs.) may be required.
• Ability to transport objects from one location to another.
• This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

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