Addictions Counselor (LSW/LPC) - Addiction Recovery
Carle Health, Champaign, IL, United States
Overview
The Addictions Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling and substance use treatment to patients within Carle Addiction Recovery Center under the direction of a clinical supervisor.
Qualifications
Education Level:
Master's Degree
Field of Study:
Related Field
Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Work Experience:
Providing therapy in a clinical setting - 1+ years
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
Strong communication and listening skills. Strong documentation skills. Knowledge and competence utilizing a variety of counseling techniques and interventions. Understanding of current DSM diagnostic criteria, best practices for treatment. Ability to develop appropriate intervention and treatment plans for patients. Comfort working with patients from a variety of backgrounds and presenting problems. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
Provide mental health counseling and substance use treatment to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
Performs mental health/substance use evaluations, including assessing need for ongoing counseling or other services.
Provides counseling to patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in session.
Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
Identify concerns and make referrals to other treatments as needed.
Provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress as appropriate.
Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $27.36per hour - $45.69per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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 employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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The Addictions Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling and substance use treatment to patients within Carle Addiction Recovery Center under the direction of a clinical supervisor.
Qualifications
Education Level:
Master's Degree
Field of Study:
Related Field
Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Work Experience:
Providing therapy in a clinical setting - 1+ years
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
Strong communication and listening skills. Strong documentation skills. Knowledge and competence utilizing a variety of counseling techniques and interventions. Understanding of current DSM diagnostic criteria, best practices for treatment. Ability to develop appropriate intervention and treatment plans for patients. Comfort working with patients from a variety of backgrounds and presenting problems. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
Provide mental health counseling and substance use treatment to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
Performs mental health/substance use evaluations, including assessing need for ongoing counseling or other services.
Provides counseling to patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in session.
Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
Identify concerns and make referrals to other treatments as needed.
Provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress as appropriate.
Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $27.36per hour - $45.69per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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 employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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