JOB
The Counselor I is a valuable member of our Addictions Treatment Program which is a 24-hour inpatient care for adults with substance use disorders. Services include medically monitored detoxification and rehabilitation; disease education; individual, group, and family counseling; introduction to peer self-help groups; case management; psychiatric consultation; and continuing care. Our purpose is to instill hope for a productive life, free of drugs and alcohol.To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is: Responsible for evaluating and admitting clients. Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients. Provides individual, group, and family counseling and education. Provides chemical dependency education to the general public, service providers, and individuals.Assists in facilitating transportation of clients.Schedule: 40 hours a weekMonday-Friday (7:30am-4pm)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program.Performs initial evaluations and assessments of potential clients regarding their appropriateness for participation in the program.Provides direct services to clients including individual and group treatment.Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review, and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.Provides consultation to assist in the identification of persons in need of treatment and makes referrals as appropriate.Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffings on assigned clients.Provides program coverage including weekends as assigned.Assist in support services such as reviewing clinical charts, admission, and discharge checklists, and maintaining supplies of forms and documents.Assist in the responsibility of maintaining rotating 24-hour on-site coverage.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.