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RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - LAKE VILLA
Lake Villa, IL
Job Description
| Requisition Number | 19-1225 |
| Post Date | 10/17/2019 |
| Title | RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - LAKE VILLA |
| Code and Title | 3011 - COUNSELOR I - COMM |
| Program | Lake Villa - Adult |
| City | LAKE VILLA |
| State | IL |
| Full-Time | |
| Job Description | As Illinois' largest provider of substance abuse treatment, joining the team at Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment offers valuable experience with a variety of treatment methods as well as an opportunity to collaborate with skilled experts about a diverse clientele. Gateway welcomes the challenge of constant improvement and is proud to uphold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. In addition to a competitive salary, Gateway offers employees health benefits, dental insurance, career advancement, training and development and on-site clinical supervision to individuals pursuing certifications and licensures. Residential Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for: * Preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals * Conducting individual counseling to provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems * Documenting clients' progress and responses to treatment * Maintaining client records; ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date * Monitoring clients in medication self-administration * Ensuring client safety and well-being * Monitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities * Enforcing house rules * Scheduling, coordinating and transporting clients to appointments and maintaining the vehicle * Collecting urine samples and administering breathalyzer * Other duties as assigned |
| Requirements | * Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred (High school diploma or equivalency required) * Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required * Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting required Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of minorities, females and individuals with a disability and protected veterans. |
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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