Addiction Counselor

Company: Rosecrance Health Network
Location: Champaign
Posted on: November 16, 2020

Job Description:

Position Purpose: Provide continuity of program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Participate as a drug court team member in the delivery of addictions treatment services to clients and their families and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary drug court team assist clients in reaching treatment plan goals and successful completion of a court ordered drug court program. Some case management involved. Must be able to work 1-2 evenings per week. Must have valid drivers license and car insurance.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field (second level license required for Therapist title)

• Demonstrated education, training or experience in the criminal thinking model

• Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed

• Skilled in conducting individual, family and group counseling

• Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, parents, staff or community resources

• Certified Addictions counselor or be certified within 12 months

• CPR or complete within three months

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Work hours prescribed by the Coordinator and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.

2. Undertake primary case management responsibilities for designated patients.

3. Conduct individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for patients and/or family members.

4. Ensure that client service records are maintained consistent with rules and regulations.

5. Maintain communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, therapeutic passes, and discharge plans).

6. Assume on-call responsibilities per schedule or when designated.

7. Present workshops, lectures and training to clients, families, emmployees and community groups.

8. Be familiar with court proceedings and available to make court appearances on behalf of Rosecrance patients.

9. Serve as a member of the DOC Clinical Team and participate in all team meetings and activities.

10. Exercise confidentiality in keeping with the Code of Conduct and with the framework of the law.

11. Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.

12. Serve as a role model for other staff, clients, and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance

13. Assume other related responsibilities as delegated and assigned

Keywords: Rosecrance Health Network, Champaign , Addiction Counselor, Other , Champaign, Illinois