Substance Use Counselor

Description

Job Title:

Substance Use Counselor

Department:
Substance Use Program

Reports to:

Carlos Freytes

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Job Location:

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Salary Range: $35,000 to $42,000 Dependent on certification and experience.

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families.

The Substance Use Counselor works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that provides therapeutic and rehabilitative services, counseling, case management and integrated dual-diagnostic treatment. The team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance use treatment, medication management, physical health treatment, mental health treatment, accessing benefits and entitlements, and other supportive services.

At Rincon, Our Commitment To Mutual Respect, Inclusivity, And Diversity Is Woven Into The Structure Of All That We Do. We Value

• Dedication
  - Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care.
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

• Provide direct service to individuals. This includes implementing initial treatment plans, providing ongoing therapy, updating treatment plans, continuing stay reviews, counseling case management, and providing crisis intervention services and referrals if needed.
• Provide assigned group sessions weekly.
• Provide HIV counseling and testing services as required.
• Monitor toxicology screens and work with the Medical Department to adjust privileges according to client track records.
• Provide on-call services for individuals in crisis; this will occur in rotation with other team members.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings according to program standards.
• Participate in regular supervision from the Clinical Supervisor, seeking additional supervision when necessary. Minimum requirement of two hours of documented supervision per month.
• Provide coordination and linkage with community agencies.
• Maintain client records using electronic medical records. Must be documented as required by program standards and funding requirements including documentation of clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments and individual service plans.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC Policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support.
• Compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediate reporting of any PHI breach of CCC or outside provider health records to the CCC Legal and Quality departments, as well as the program administrator.
• Any staff holding specialized certifications should exercise the certification in a clinical setting, i.e., staff processing a QHEIC certification should attend at least 10…