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    addictions Counselor - Chicago, United States - Universal Health Services

    Universal Health Services
    Universal Health Services Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Addictions Counselor - Performs ETOC/Substance Abuse assessments hospital-wide. 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 both within the Hospital and in the community 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 the Hospital treatment programs.


    • Bi-lingual counselors encouraged to applyQualifications

    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 listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

    Bi-lingual certified counselors preferred.


    EDUCATION:
    Bachelors degree 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.

    Supervision Received:
    Director of Clinical Services


    Supervision Exercised:
    None


    Line of Promotion:
    None


    Environmental Conditions:
    Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment.

    Physical Requirements:
    Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen.

    The physical requirements described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.


    Job Classification:
    Non-Exempt


    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

    The Substance Abuse Coordinator will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their immediate supervisor.

    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.

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