Substance Use Disorder Counselor

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$22.66/hr - $30.00/hr

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment.

By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

We are seeking a dedicated Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our Behavioral Health Department
. Reporting to the Manager, Substance Use Disorder Services, you will provide individual services to adult, substance-using men and women; assist clients in building recovery resources; and develop individual Recovery Plans that help clients enhance self-efficacy, maintain abstinence in treatment, and continue recovery post-treatment. Responsible for all assessments, treatment, discharge planning; including securing wrap‑around services, and case‑management activities for assigned clients.

• Complete initial screenings and assessments for each patient in all levels of care in the organization with a history of or current substance use and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitate education groups, didactic seminars, and lead discussion groups; document in the electronic medical record for each patient.
• Work with clients to develop a Treatment Plan that addresses their comprehensive needs; document and update in the electronic medical record; manage, track, and update individual recovery plans.
• Use client‑centered approaches to recovery planning.
• Meet with clients at least once a week to ensure implementation of the Treatment Plan; revise treatment plan accordingly based on client’s progress and/or needs; update in electronic medical record.
• Assist clients in accessing other services, both on and off site, to meet their additional needs; provide case‑management services to ensure these needs are met.
• Link clients to recovery support services consistent with best practice standards and organization policy.
• Participate in weekly ASAM staffing with multi-disciplinary team when needed.
• Demonstrate awareness of regulatory requirements, including but not limited to SUPR, HFAP, IDPH and CMS.
• Collaborate with clients to engage family members in recovery planning.
• Execute crisis intervention strategies in areas of threatened suicide or violence.
• Submit records to law enforcement, courts, employers, or government entities with required releases in a timely manner.
• Have strong documentation skills; this position requires extensive documentation of required activities; strong data entry skills are also required.
• Attend all monthly staff meetings unless excused by immediate supervisor in advance.
• Adhere to organization’s time and attendance policies.
• Complete a minimum of 20 CEU’s or contact hours annually to maintain any existing certification.

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified including HFAP, SUPR, IDPH, etc.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CADC License Preferred. If not certified, must become certified within 2 years.
• Able to empathize with clients, focusing on and reinforcing positive strengths and behaviors.
• May be required to travel and provide off site services.
• If the team member utilizes their own vehicle they will be required to show proof of vehicle insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage and will be…