Counselor I - WRS

Company: Lake County, Illinois
Location: Vernon Hills
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Counselor I - WRS Tracking Code 14935 Job Description Do you want a career where you can truly make a difference?The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Centeris one of the largest human service providers in Lake County. We live our mission each day, promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. If you are passionate about giving back and ready to be a part of an innovative team, we are looking for you! About the Role: Responsible for evaluating and admitting clients. Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients. Provides individual, group, and family counseling and education. Provides chemical dependency education to general public, service providers and individuals. Location: 24647 N. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills, IL Hours: 20 hours a week; + Monday (6:00pm-10:00pm) + Friday & Saturday (11:15pm-7:15am) FLSA STATUS: Hourly Skills and Experience + Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program. + Performs initial evaluations and assessments of potential clients regarding their appropriateness for participation in the program. + Focuses on client empowerment and evidence bases practices in providing treatment, seeking to assist clients to build on strengths in addressing treatment needs. + Provides direct services to clients including individual and group treatment. + Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally. + Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others. + Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards. + Provides consultation to assist in the identification of persons in need of treatment and makes referrals as appropriate. + Job Skill Assessment(s) may be required for this role. Education, Qualifications, and Certification: + High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience, or + Associates degree in a related field. If in a SUPR funded program, within 24 months of employment: + Must obtain certification as an Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Board (I.A.O.D.A.P.C.A.) or have equivalent certification by a similar state or national board. About the Perks: Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package with performance-based incentive plans. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit the Health Department (akecountyil.gov/) page to get additional information on why you should work for us. If you would like to learn more about our community impact and to see some of our employees in action, please review this short video (e/7wFO46C53XQ) . Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status and other protected characteristics. Job Location Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Position Type Part-Time Salary 17.37 - USD Applications will be accepted Position is subject to close at any time.

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