Substance Use Counselor (2nd shift)

Alpharus Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alpharus Health is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for the 2nd shift at our Chicago facility. The role involves facilitating group sessions, conducting individual counseling, and maintaining accurate client records. Starting pay ranges from $19.00 to $23.16 per hour, with scheduled Tuesday through Saturday 3pm–11pm and a 3828 W.

Taylor address in Chicago, IL 60624. We require a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six months of related experience in residential treatment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required.
• Experience with residential treatment populations required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate group counseling sessions and educational programs.
• Conduct individual counseling for crises intervention and guidance.
• Document clients' progress and treatment responses.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date client records.
• Monitor clients in medication self-administration.
• Ensure client safety and well-being.
• Monitor client behavior during activities.
• Enforce house rules.
• Schedule and transport clients to appointments.
• Collect urine samples and administer breathalyzer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Documentation

Client safety

Education

High school diploma

6 months experience

Residential treatment experience

Tools

EMR / EHR systems

Job description

Substance Use Counselor (2nd shift)

Location:

3828 W. Taylor Chicago, IL 60624

Position Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Tuesday through Saturday 3pm to 11pm

Requisition Number:

34335

Who is Alpharus Health?

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Residential Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:

• Preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals
• Conducting individual counseling to provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems
• Documenting clients' progress and responses to treatment
• Maintaining client records; ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date
• Monitoring clients in medication self-administration
• Ensuring client safety and well-being
• Monitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities
• Enforcing house rules
• Scheduling, coordinating and transporting clients to appointments and maintaining the vehicle
• Collecting urine samples and administering breathalyzer
• Other duties as assigned

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:

• Range is between $19.00- $23.16 per hour
• Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
• Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligbility 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 here.

Nearest Major Market:

Chicago