Substance Abuse Counselor

Full Time
Chicago, IL
Posted
Job description

Essential Job Functions

  • Conduct initial and follow up assessments for assigned clients
  • Provide individual orientation for each client
  • Deliver regular individual therapy; listen to client concerns/issues and provide feedback when appropriate
  • Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches, methods, and interventions to deliver a highly personalized treatment experience
  • Closely monitor client progress; prepare and adapt treatment plans based on changing needs and goals of clients
  • Complete documentation regarding client care and response to treatment in a timely, clear, and concise manner
  • Provide case management and crisis intervention as appropriate, coordinate care with multi-disciplinary team
  • Communicate and provide services consistent with Federal Confidentiality and Health Information Portability and Privacy Act
  • Travel to client residences to deliver treatment
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Advanced communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with clients (and other supports as appropriate) to provide support at different phases of recovery
  • Ability to think creatively, flexibly, analytically, and critically in quickly changing situations
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Master’s degree, PhD, or PsyD in social work, counseling, or related field preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of previous experience in counseling, social work, or related field
  • Current Illinois certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) and/or licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW)
  • Valid driver’s license with clear driving record; ability to travel within the Chicagoland area for home visits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Front Door Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • On call
  • Self-determined schedule

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Education:

  • Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Addiction counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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