Requisition Number | 19-1356 |
Post Date | 11/13/2019 |
Title | RESIDENTIAL (CADC, LPC or LSW) SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - LAKE VILLA |
Code and Title | 3013 - COUNSELOR II - COMM |
Program | Lake Villa - Adult |
City | LAKE VILLA |
State | IL |
Full-Time | |
Job Description | As Illinois' largest provider of substance abuse treatment, joining the team at Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment offers valuable experience with a variety of treatment methods as well as an opportunity to collaborate with skilled experts about a diverse clientele. Gateway welcomes the challenge of constant improvement and is proud to uphold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. In addition to a competitive salary, Gateway offers employees health benefits, dental insurance, career advancement, training and development and on-site clinical supervision to individuals pursuing certifications and licensures. Residential (CADC, LPC or LSW) Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for: * Completing comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements and preparing individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans * Providing individual and group counseling and educational programs in accordance with treatment plans * Documenting treatment and discharge plans and clients' progress and responses to treatment, as well as maintaining related records and charts * Performing case management and contributing to client care monitoring * Caseload typically includes some complex cases requiring more intensive services * Other duties as assigned |
Requirements | * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required * Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required * Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required * Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required * Ability to work XYZ schedule Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of minorities, females and individuals with a disability and protected veterans. |
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