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Substance Use/Mental Health Counselor

Posted: 09/19/24

Job Type:

Full Time

Department:

Probation

Category:

Location:

Probation Department
120 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 102
Effingham, IL 62401

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Job Description:

Position: Full Time (35 hr. week) Substance Use/Mental Health Counselor                                                                                                          (Providing Sustance Abuse and Mental Health Outpatient services to program participants and families serving Effingham County under the direct supervision of the Effingham County Probation Department)

Hours: Generally, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wages: Based on licensure and experience

The counselor is responsible for providing direct client service, including individual, group, and/or family therapy. The therapist collaborates in an interdisciplinary setting with other clinicians, Problem Solving Court Team Members and Probation Officers to provide comprehensive treatment to the client and his/her family.

Duties and Responsibilites: 

  • Implement and coordinate clinical services; monitor and evaluate individualized treatment plans for those clients assigned to his/her caseload
  • Conduct assigned group therapy sessions
  • Collaborate with staff and community professionals including physicians, medical personnel, therapists, social workers, and community agencies in coordinating client care services and maintaining continuity of care
  • Identify, support, and evaluate clinical quality of services provided; completes assigned studies, audits, and ongoing monitoring of performance indicators
  • Participate in client case conferences
  • Attend regular staff meetings
  • Maintain clinical records in compliance with SUPR standards
  • Support quality assessment/peer review activities
  • Maintain at all times the confidentiality of proprietary information and any client’s or employee’s medical, financial, or personal information, records, and data to which there is access
  • Maintain and enhance knowledge of current clinical practice, strategies, and developments through participation in his/her professional organization; attending related continuing education; and reviewing the literature
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications: 

  • Minimum qualifications include CADC certification (supervision to obtain certification is available)                                               Preference given to Masters Level Therapist (Social Worker; Professional Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist)
  • Current licensure (or must be eligible to obtain licensure) to practice within his/her clinical profession in the State of Illinois
  • Additional specialization/training/certification in Trauma and Cognitive Based Therapy (FFT, MST, MRT) preferred
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards governing care delivery and operations


Application Instructions:

How to Apply: Please submit Cover Letter and Resume to Cheryl Meyers at cmeyers@effinghamcountyil.gov

Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2024 or until position is filled