Addictions Counselor/CADC (Master's degree required) - IOP Program

Responsibilities Performs ETOC/Substance Abuse assessments. Provides group and individual counseling. Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care. Provides patient and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems. Develops comprehensive patient discharge plans. Understands and considers age specific developmental issues in order to provide appropriate interpretation of assessments and needed interventions. Understands and considers basic growth and development needs specific to the age and population served. Conducts educational workshops as required. Serves as a liaison with self‑help groups and EAP professionals. Maintains complete and accurate records of all services provided. Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by IOP treatment programs. Bi‑lingual counselors encouraged to apply. Job Specifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Bi‑lingual certified counselors preferred. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree strongly preferred. Experience: Experience in a psychiatric setting working with various populations required. Bi‑lingual candidates encouraged to apply. Licensure/Certification: CADC either through IAODAPCA or ICRC. Knowledge: Familiarity with Illinois Confidentiality Act and Illinois Mental Health Code. Good written and oral communication skills. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Pay Transparency To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services