Community and Family Resources is seeking a Counselor to provide substance use services to our clients in the Intensive Outpatient level of care!! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Intake/Assessments:
  • Assists clients in completion of necessary assessment forms/documents.
  • Conducts individual assessment sessions for completion of comprehensive assessment histories of clients.
  • Participates with the direct supervisor in development of recommendations for clients.
  • Prepares and distributes assessment results, reports, etc., as required and requested.
  • Assists in other assessment processes as required and requested.
• Treatment Services:
  • Provides client orientation to treatment services.
  • Assists in the development, coordination, and evaluation of the treatment program.
  • Conducts individual, family, and group sessions consistent with treatment plans.
  • Develops and coordinates individual treatment plans with client, supervisor, and referral sources.
  • Facilitates groups as required.
  • Provides follow-up services.
• Support Services:
  • Assists individuals and families in the intervention process through educational and planning sessions and, when feasible, participates in the interventions.
  • Maintains appropriate client and pre-client case records.
  • Provides clients and families with referral resources for the services not provided by this agency or when this agency’s services are not appropriate.
  • Provides training for agency staff in areas of own expertise.
• Community Education and Prevention:
  • Participates in coordination of community awareness programs concerning problem-gambling and substance use,
  • Provides community education about problem gambling and substance use when consistent with program philosophy and personal expertise.

Schedule:

• Type: Full-time
• Hours: 40+ hours each week. This position provides our Evening IOP services and must be able to work until 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings/ Wednesday & Thursday 8am to 4:30pm.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree required, preferably in social or behavioral sciences or related field. Candidates with an Associates degree and 3+ years of experience as a substance use counselor is preferred.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of problem gambling and substance abuse treatment.
• Knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of substance abuse.
• Knowledge of the principles of recording and report writing.
• Knowledge of 42CFR and HIPPA and how it relates to agency.
• Knowledge of CARF and IDPH licensure standards.
• Knowledge of public/private welfare, health care, problem gambling and substance use agencies available in the area served by this agency.
• Computer skills including ability to use internet software, spreadsheet software, word-processing software, and electronic health record.
• Ability to communicate effectively, regularly, and fluently in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are preferred but not required.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Optional 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!

Application Process: Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.