Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Youth Outreach Services; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement

Paid Time off (PTO)

Mileage Reimbursement

Public Service Student Loan Forgivness

Job summary

Youth Outreach Services seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor in Warrenville, IL to provide intake screening, assessments, and support for youth in the Reception and Classification Unit.

Responsibilities include assessments, case planning, group facilitation, and care coordination with a Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm schedule. Bachelor’s required; CADC within 2 years; Master’s preferred. Benefits include health, retirement, PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• CADC certification required within 2 years.
• Familiarity with DSM-5 and substance abuse disorders.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment and screening for youth in the Reception and Classification Unit.
• Participates in case consultation, staff meetings, and discharge planning.
• Facilitates educational and therapeutic groups for youth.
• Record keeping/documentation for assessments and group activities.
• Case management and coordination.

Skills

DSM-5 familiarity

Knowledge of substance abuse disorders

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CADC certification within 2 years

Job description

Department: Juvenile Justice

Location:Warrenville, IL 60555

Address: Temporarily based at 3825 Campton Hills Rd, St. Charles, IL 60175.
This position will transition in a few months to its permanent location in Warrenville, IL (30W200 W Ferry Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555).

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-5:30 pm

Salary: $47,000 to $58,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

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

YOS is an E-Verify participating employer

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

Youth Outreach Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.