Therapist - Substance Use Services

Therapist - Substance Use Services

Compensation is discussed thoroughly in first interview. Hourly range $22 - 40/hr

Schedule Monday - Friday, Full time hours

Office Locations: 1400 W. Greenleaf Chicago IL 60626 & 8541 S State St. Chicago IL 60619

Job Summary

The Substance Use Services Therapist will provide integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT) to clients across all levels of care. They will provide client-centered, strengths-based evidence-based, and trauma-informed treatment to clients with co-occurring severe mental illnesses and substance use disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach. The Substance Use Services Therapist will provide assessment, individual & group psychotherapy, case management, and referral/linkage service to clients both in-person and virtually.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide integrated dual disorder treatment that is strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed clinical services to adults and their families with co-occurring mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders. This includes but is not limited to comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment, collaborative individualized treatment planning, and individual/group therapy, skills building, and case management services.
• Maintain a complete understanding and working knowledge of Illinois Administrative Rule 2060 and ASAM Criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with the input of the client, their team, Providers, and natural supports.
• Collaborate with the client's team, medical providers, to ensure quality of treatment and coordination of care.
• Serve as an advocate for clients, linking them to needed community services; assess client's personal, medical, social, emotional, and environmental situation to plan for linkage and treatment course.
• Ensure compliance, maintain, and provide comprehensive initial assessment, progress notes, treatment plans, individual therapy notes, continue stay reviews, discharge planning in accordance with Illinois Administrative code 2060 and ASAM criteria.
• Meet and exceed direct service target for this position.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• CADC Required (Or eligible to get within 6 months of hire)
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other closely related field required
• Minimum one to two years' experience working with people with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses
• Clinical experience providing individual and group therapy to adults in a community mental health setting preferred
• IM+CANS certification required or must obtain IM+CANS certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License with daily access to a vehicle. Must have $100,000/$300,000 auto liability insurance.
• Bilingual, Spanish speaker preferred.

Benefits

• FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
• PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
• Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)
• Telemedicine
• EAP
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

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