Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Outpatient Substance Use Peoria

Counselor

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.

Certifications:

One of the following:

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

Education:

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

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

Other Requirements:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office- basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions. Demonstrated skill, organization and efficiency in performing required patient activities. Must possess conceptual knowledge of chemical dependency treatment, continuum of care options and the legal system impacting patients.

Responsibilities:

• 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…