Substance Use Disorder Counselor — Behavioral Health Advocate

Carle; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Counselor to provide evaluation, counseling and therapeutic services for behavioral health patients in a hospital setting. The role supports patients from inpatient and outpatient services and works within an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

You will develop treatment plans, liaise with families and referral sources, and participate in aftercare planning while adhering to professional and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days as required by agency policy.
• Valid driver's license in Illinois for transportation duties.
• Active counseling licensure or eligibility: CAADC/LPC/CADC/CSADC/LSW/LCPC/CRADC.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation, counseling and therapeutic services to chemically dependent patients/families assessing patient’s social, psychological, emotional, financial, cultural problems and chemical abuse history.
• Makes recommendations for treatment and acts as a liaison and patient/family advocate with the treatment network.
• Maintains open communication with referral sources, families, or others involved in the patient’s treatment regarding the patient’s progress, discharge plans and aftercare plans.
• Coordinates the patient’s care with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Develops individual treatment plans based upon information gathered and facilitates programming for court ordered referrals.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

Driver's License

Counseling licensure

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Social Work

Master's Degree: Related Field

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Counselor to provide evaluation, counseling and therapeutic services for behavioral health patients in a hospital setting. The role supports patients from inpatient and outpatient services and works within an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

You will develop treatment plans, liaise with families and referral sources, and participate in aftercare planning while adhering to professional and regulatory standards.