What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at Youth Outreach Services?
Department: Juvenile Justice
Location: Illinois Youth Center (IYC) - Grafton, IL
Address: Grafton, IL 62037
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Position Overview:
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides intake screening, assessments, and support services to youth admitted to Reception and Classification Units within the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Substance Use Disorder Counselor Responsibilities:
- Completes assessment and screening process on youth entering the Reception and Classification Unit as well as any additional youth as assigned
- Participates in case consultation and planning as assigned
- Participates in multi-disciplinary staff meetings as assigned
- Facilitates referral and discharge recommendations
- Conducts educational and therapeutic groups for youth as assigned
- Record keeping/documentation for assessment and screening tools as well as assigned group activities
- Case management and coordination
- Participates in staff growth and development activities
Substance Use Disorder Counselor Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- CADC required within 2 years
- Familiarity with DSM 5 preferred
- Knowledge of chemical abuse and dependence diagnosis criteria
- Knowledge of substance abuse disorders
Substance Use Disorder Counselor Benefits, Full-time:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement
- Paid Time off (PTO)
- Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Salary:
Depending on experience and education.
Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.
YOS is an E-verify participating employer
COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.
