Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Medication Assisted Recovery (Apply in minutes)

Overview The Counselor is an important part of high-quality behavioral health servicesprovided to both inpatients orand outpatients of UnityPoint Health. Foremostamong the responsibilities listed below is the delivery of competent andprofessional services that are in accordance with the overall institutionalgoals and objectives, regulatory standards and requirements and their ownprofessional ethical standards. Reflects a commitment to compassionate,competent care delivered by the interdisciplinary team. Care is providedthrough a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. A spirit ofinquiry is encouraged and supported. Evidence-driven protocols are utilized toassure reliable and consistent care. The patients to be served may includeadolescent, adult and geriatric. Qualifications

• LicenseCertifications :
• Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) within 2 years - IllinoisAlcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association(IAODAPCA)Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional CertificationAssociation (IAODAPCA); LCSW or LCPC within 2 years - Illinois Department ofFinancial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financialand Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Social Worker (LSW) within 2years - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation(IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CRADC) within 2 years -Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association(IAODAPCA)Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional CertificationAssociation (IAODAPCA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - AmericanHeart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed ProfessionalCounselor (LPC) within 2 years - Illinois Department of Financial andProfessional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial andProfessional Regulation (IDFPR); Certified Advanced Alcohol and Other DrugCounselor (CAADC) within 2 years - Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug AbuseProfessional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)Illinois Alcohol and OtherDrug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA); CertifiedSupervisor Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CSADC) within 2 years - IllinoisAlcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association(IAODAPCA)Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional CertificationAssociation (IAODAPCA)
• Education :
• Bachelors Degree : Social Work; Masters Degree : Social Work; Masters Degree : Counseling; Masters Degree : Psychology; Masters Degree : Related Field
• Other KnowledgeSkills :
• Responsibilities Clinical ExcellencePatient Care
• Provides evaluation, counseling and therapeutic services to chemically dependent patientsfamilies assessing patient’s social, psychological, emotional, financial, cultural problems and chemical abuse history.
• Makes recommendations for treatment and acts as a liaison and patientfamily 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 requiredDevelopment & Patient Education
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance clinical practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Participates in community education as assigned.
• Serves on professional organization committees or boards as appropriate.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies and therapy modalities appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within Behavioral Health Division to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Provides educational in-services as assigned.
• Participates in conjoint conferences with patients, concerned persons and referral sources as appropriate.
• Develops, promotes and maintains a good relationship with self-help programs such as AA, NA and Al-Anon.
• Participates in mandatory education and department staff meetings, per established guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned. About Us
• Find it here.
• Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportiveand inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance– and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety ofhealthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle FoundationHospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital,Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center holdMagnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The systemincludes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’sfirst engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offeropportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois withpotential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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 employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com._ Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $17.12per hour - $27.73per hour.This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at thetime of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidatewill be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, thecandidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shiftsworked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefitspackage for team members and providers. To learn more visitcareers.carlehealth.orgbenefits.

Salary : $17 - $28