What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Clinical Expert position at State of Illinois?
Agency : Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III - 41313
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date/Time: 01/10/2025
Closing Date/Time: 01/24/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,339-$9,178/month ($76,068-$110,136/year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 40191
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Position Overview
Under general direction, serves as a Substance Use Disorder Clinical Expert by providing clinical expertise in the performance of complex technical tasks in relation to the implementation of the monitoring process for the purpose of licensure, certification, and contract compliance of substance use providers. Implements monitoring process for the purpose of review of licensure and certification of substance abuse agencies. Liaises with other Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) staff to maintain detailed information and clinical expertise on licensed/certified community agencies. Travels in the performance of duties.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Substance Use Disorder Clinical Expert by providing clinical expertise in the performance of complex technical tasks in relation to the design and implementation of the monitoring process for the purpose of licensure, certification, and contract compliance of substance abuse providers.
- Contacts assigned organizations to schedule compliance reviews (e.g., virtual, onsite visits) in compliance with strict regulatory timelines for initiation and compliance with monitoring processing.
- Conducts monitoring of licensed/certified organizations providing substance use disorder treatment and intervention services to assess the degree of compliance with licensure/certification rules, state and federal regulations and funding requirements.
- Prepares reports regarding the degree of compliance with rules, regulations, and requirements.
- Liaises with other Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) staff to maintain detailed information on licensed/certified community agencies with licensure unit.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of master's degree.
- Requires one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.
Specialized Skills
- Of the one (1) year of experience, requires one (1) year of experience in licensure/certification activities or substance use treatment delivery within a substance use disorder intervention and/or treatment program.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of professional experience in licensure/certification activities.
- One (1) year of professional experience delivering substance use disorder treatment services within a substance use disorder treatment program.
- Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing a personal computer and working with Microsoft Word, Excel, WebEx, OneDrive, and Outlook.
- Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing proven, strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
- One (1) year of professional experience utilizing policies and procedures for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with the structure, organization, and methods of social welfare institutions.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires one of the following professional credentials or certifications: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Illinois Certification Board (ICB); or licensed professional counselor; or licensed clinical professional counselor pursuant to the Professional Counselor and Professional Clinical Counselor Licensing Act (225 ILCS 107); or licensed as a psychologist pursuant to the Clinical Psychology Practice Act (225 ILCS 15); or a licensed social worker or licensed clinical social worker pursuant to the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act (225 ILCS 20).
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such nonState employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 600 E Ash St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Compliance, Monitoring & Technical Assistance
Compliance and Monitoring - Southern
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
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10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $76,068 - $110,136
