Counselor Supervisor (52133

Counselor Supervisor

Sheridan Correctional Center - 4017 E 2603 - Sheridan, IL 60551

Salary Range $55,640.00 - $61,343.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Person in this position will be responsible for providing direct clinical and treatment supervision and training to counseling staff. Essential job functions include those listed below.

• Provide daily supervision of counselors assigned to the program.
• Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program.
• Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards.
• Facilitate groups, family groups, and assist clients of the program.
• Fill in for counselors during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc.
• Deliver individual and group counseling services, case management services, education and community outreach services, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources.
• Oversee and provide intake and program orientation for the client and family members including, but not limited to, assessment of psychological and social functioning and the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the clients Individual Treatment Plans.
• Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested.
• Help facilitate ancillary services, e.g., family support groups, family education groups, continuing care, networking with community agencies, developing and updating referral and resource information, etc.
• Supervise the maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities, as well as all other pertinent documentation.
• Provide general client supervision, including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities.
• Prepare client progress reports, when necessary.
• Interact with the criminal justice system and/or referral sources, when necessary.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Essential

Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• Clinical Certification, must:
• Hold clinical certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA), or
• Be a licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical professional counselor pursuant to the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act [225 ILCS 107]; or
• Be a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches pursuant to the Medical Practice Act of 1987; or
• Be licensed as a psychologist pursuant to the Clinical Psychology Practice Act [225
  
  ILCS 15]; or
• Be licensed as a social worker or licensed clinical social worker pursuant to the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20]; or
• If permissible and upon approval of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), other clinical certifications that mirror one of the requirements above may be acceptable.

• Training:
• If licensure is CADC, must complete 40 hours of continuing education biennially;
• If licensure is not CADC, must complete required continuing education hours as required to maintain the other licensure.

Education:

• Masters or bachelors degree is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and

Competencies:

• Two (2) years of providing alcohol and substance abuse counseling services
• Bilingual is preferred
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Must be highly organized, detail focused, and have excellent time management
• Must possess strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass background check
• Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing…