Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Youth Outreach Services; Grafton (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability options

403(b) Retirement

Paid Time off (PTO)

Mileage Reimbursement

Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A leading organization in juvenile justice is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide assessments and support services to youth. This full-time position involves conducting screenings, facilitating therapeutic groups, and case management while ensuring compliance with state regulations. Ideal candidates are flexible, knowledgeable in substance abuse disorders, and hold relevant academic qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical abuse diagnosis criteria.
• CADC required within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment and screening for youth.
• Facilitates educational and therapeutic groups.
• Participates in case consultation and planning.

Skills

Knowledge of substance abuse disorders

Record keeping/documentation

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

CADC required within 2 years

Job description

Department: Juvenile Justice

Location: Illinois Youth Center (IYC) - Grafton, IL

Address: Grafton, IL 62037

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Position Overview:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides intake screening, assessments, and support services to youth admitted to Reception and Classification Units within the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Responsibilities:

• Completes assessment and screening process on youth entering the Reception and Classification Unit as well as any additional youth as assigned
• Participates in case consultation and planning as assigned
• Participates in multi-disciplinary staff meetings as assigned
• Facilitates referral and discharge recommendations
• Conducts educational and therapeutic groups for youth as assigned
• Record keeping/documentation for assessment and screening tools as well as assigned group activities
• Case management and coordination
• Participates in staff growth and development activities

**Substance Use Disorder Counselor Qualifications: **

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• CADC required within 2 years
• Familiarity with DSM 5 preferred
• Knowledge of chemical abuse and dependence diagnosis criteria
• Knowledge of substance abuse disorders

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Benefits, Full-time:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Salary:

Depending on experience and education.

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

_YOS is an E-verify participating employer**
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COVID-19 Policy : In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.