Crisis Continuum of Care Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Reports to: Crisis Continuum of Care Program Manager, Crisis Continuum of Care Director, 590 Program Direction.

Supervises: None. Principal duties and responsibilities include conducting substance use screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and ongoing reassessments; developing individualized treatment plans; providing individual, group, and family counseling; facilitating psychoeducational groups; maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation; coordinating care with internal and external providers; supporting crisis response; providing expertise and consultation; assisting with linkage to substance use treatment services; and serving as the primary Substance Use Specialist for the Crisis Continuum of Care. Program flexibility includes providing services within MRSS, Crisis Stabilization Program, and the 590 Crisis Program; maintaining competency across all Crisis Continuum of Care programs; completing all required program-specific training; and adapting to changing assignments based on operational needs. Collaboration involves working with Team Leads, Program Manager, Director, LPHAs, Peer Support Specialists, Case Managers, Nurses, APNs, Psychiatrists, hospitals, schools, law enforcement, 988, community providers, and Managed Care Organizations. Documentation and reporting require maintaining timely and accurate electronic health record documentation; completing documentation within agency-established timelines; maintaining compliance with Medicaid, IDHS, HFS, agency policy, and professional standards; and participating in supervision, quality improvement, and required trainings. Education and experience requirements include a Bachelor's degree qualifying as an Illinois Mental Health Professional (MHP); QMHP preferred; Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC certified) or must obtain within 1 year; knowledge of Illinois MRSS / 590 standards preferred; experience in community behavioral health crisis intervention preferred; valid Illinois driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance; demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, accountability, and cultural responsiveness; maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality. FT Role.

Compensation: $55,000 Annually. Benefits include paid vacation, paid sick time, 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 403(b) Plan, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), family medical leave, and tuition reimbursement. Benefit options and eligibility vary by Fulltime and Part-time positions. Compensation within the posted salary range varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and performance at the time of the offer.

Mental/Physical Demands: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions: Work may be performed in office, school, community, residential, or home-based settings, depending on program need. May require evening hours, occasional weekend coverage, local travel, and participation in crisis related support. This position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role.