Substance Use Disorder Counselor- Pekin

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

Job summary

Carle Health in Pekin, Illinois seeks a Counselor to provide evaluation, counseling and therapy for chemically dependent patients and families within an interdisciplinary team, across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices, care coordination, and development of individualized treatment plans, with opportunities to participate in aftercare planning and community education as part of a comprehensive behavioral health program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• LSW/LCSW/LCPC licensure within 2 years (IL) or CADC/CRADC/CSADC/CAADC within 2 years (IAODAPCA).
• 1 year of behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation, counseling and therapeutic services to chemically dependent patients/families.
• Makes treatment recommendations and liaises with the treatment network.
• Maintains communication with referral sources, families, and others involved in care.
• Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary treatment team and develops treatment plans.
• Assists with aftercare planning and referrals and documents per guidelines.
• Participates in weekend inpatient evaluations on a rotating basis.

Education

Master's Degree Social Work

Master's Degree Counseling

Master's Degree Psychology

Master's Degree Related Field

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Counselor is an important part of high-quality behavioral health services provided to both inpatients or/and outpatients of Carle Health. Foremost among the responsibilities listed below is the delivery of competent and professional services that are in accordance with the overall institutional goals and objectives, regulatory standards and requirements and their own professional ethical standards. Reflects a commitment to compassionate, competent care delivered by the interdisciplinary team. Care is provided through a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. A spirit of inquiry is encouraged and supported. Evidence-driven protocols are utilized to assure reliable and consistent care. The patients to be served may include adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Qualifications

Certifications:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) within 2 years - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• LCSW or LCPC within 2 years - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) within 2 years - Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)
• Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CRADC) within 2 years - Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)
• Certified Supervisor Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CSADC) within 2 years - Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)
• Certified Advanced Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CAADC) within 2 years - Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)

Education:

• Master's Degree Social Work
• Master's Degree Counseling
• Master's Degree Psychology
• Master's Degree Related Field
• H.S. Diploma/GED

Education Note: Master's required within two (2) years if incumbent has or plans to pursue a LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC or Psychologist license. H.S. Diploma/ GED if incumbent is not licensed and plans to pursue CADC or IC&RC Counselor certification through IAODAPCA

Work Experience: 1yr of Behavioral health experience

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• 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.
• Supports the patient and family throughout treatment by maintaining open communication with referral resources, patient and family. Assists the patient and family in working towards positive outcomes.
• Coordinates the patient’s care with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Develops individual treatment plans based upon information gathered.
• Facilitates programming for court ordered referrals.
• Assists patient and family with adjustment to illness, motivation for treatment and realistic planning for post treatment care. Coordinates the completion of the Aftercare Plan with patient and recommends post-treatment referrals for patients.
• Documents per department guidelines.
• Maintains current knowledge of behavioral managed care and the precertification and utilization review activities necessary to obtain treatment approval.
• Participates in covering weekend inpatient evaluations on a rotating basis.
• Provides statistical data or special reports as required

Development & Patient Education

• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance clinical practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Participates in community education as assigned.
• Serves on professional organization committees or boards as appropriate.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies and therapy modalities appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within Behavioral Health Division to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Provides educational in-services as assigned.
• Participates in conjoint conferences with patients, concerned persons and referral sources as appropriate.
• Develops, promotes and maintains a good relationship with self-help programs such as AA, NA and Al-Anon.
• Participates in mandatory education and department staff meetings, per established guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $19.62per hour - $31.78per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.