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Addictions Counselor

Department: Addiction Recovery - CPG_10_49
Usual Schedule: flexible, clinic open 8am-8pm
Regions:
On Call Requirements: N/A
Job Category: Allied Health
Work Location: Carle Champaign on Kirby
Employment Type: Full - Time
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 41953
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Experience Requirements: Less than 1 year
Weekend Requirements: none currently
Education Requirements: Masters Degree
Shift: Variable
Location: Urbana, IL
Holiday Requirements: rotating
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Addictions Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling and substance use treatment to patients within Carle Addiction Recovery Center under the direction of a clinical supervisor.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Related Field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Illinois upon hire or Licensed Professional Counselor Illinois upon hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Combination of education and experience providing providing therapy and/or substance use treatment in a clinical setting. Prior experience and knowledge of best practice for treating mental health/substance use disorders.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Strong communication and listening skills. Strong documentation skills. Knowledge and competence utilizing a variety of counseling techniques and interventions. Understanding of current DSM diagnostic criteria, best practices for treatment. Ability to develop appropriate intervention and treatment plans for patients. Comfort working with patients from a variety of backgrounds and presenting problems. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a clinical setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Provide mental health counseling and substance use treatment to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
  • Performs mental health/substance use evaluations, including assessing need for ongoing counseling or other services.
  • Provides counseling to patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
  • Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in session
  • Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
  • Identify concerns and make referrals to other treatments as needed.
  • Provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress as appropriate
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.



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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

 

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