Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Substance Use East Peoria

Job overview

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Substance Use East Peoria is an onsite role based in East Peoria, IL. Compensation ranges from $19.62 to $31.78 per hour, with the final offer determined by experience and qualifications. This role supports the Carle Health allied health department. The role exists to provide evaluation, counseling, and therapeutic services to chemically dependent patients and their families. The counselor delivers competent and professional services in accordance with institutional goals and regulatory standards.

What you'll do

• Provide evaluation, counseling and therapeutic services to chemically dependent patients/families assessing patient’s social, psychological, emotional, financial, cultural problems and chemical abuse history.
• Make recommendations for treatment and act as a liaison and patient/family advocate with the treatment network.
• Maintain open communication with referral sources, families, or others involved in the patient’s treatment.
• Support the patient and family throughout treatment.
• Coordinate the patient’s care with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Develop individual treatment plans based upon information gathered.
• Facilitate programming for court ordered referrals.
• Assist patient and family with adjustment to illness, motivation for treatment and realistic planning for post treatment care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

counselor

east peoria il

carle health

onsite

day shift

weekend required

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Why this role

Requires Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.

About the employer

Carle Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.