Loretto Hospital·Chicago, Illinois
Provides individual services, assessments, and recovery planning for adults with substance use disorders. Responsible for facilitating education groups, managing case activities, and coordinating wrap-around services for clients.
Provides individual services to adult, substance-using men and women; assists clients in building recovery resources; and develops individual Recovery Plans that help clients enhance self-efficacy, maintain abstinence in treatment, and continue recovery post-treatment. Responsible for all assessments, treatment, discharge planning; including securing wrap around services, and case management activities for assigned clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Complete initial screenings and assessments for each patient in all levels of care in the organization with a history of or current substance use and documents in the electronic medical record
Facilitates education groups, didactic seminars, and lead discussion groups; document in the electronic medical record for each patient
Work with clients to develop a Treatment Plan that addresses their comprehensive needs; documents and updates in the electronic medical record; Manage, track, and update individual recovery plans
Use client-centered approaches to recovery planning
Meet with clients at least once a week to ensure implementation of the Treatment Plan; revise treatment plan accordingly based on client’s progress and/or needs; updates in electronic medical record
Assist clients in accessing other services, both on and off site, to meet their additional needs additional needs met by client and team member; provide case management services to ensure these needs are met
Link clients to recovery support services consistent with best practice standards and organization policy
Participates in weekly ASAM staffings with multi-disciplinary team where indicated
Demonstrates awareness of regulatory requirements, including but not limited to SUPR, HFAP, IDPH and CMS
Collaborate with clients to engage family members in recovery planning
Execute crisis intervention strategies in areas of threatened suicide or violence.
Submit records to law enforcement, courts, employers, or government entities with required releases in a timely manner
Have strong documentation skills; this position requires extensive documentation of required activities; strong data entry skills are also required.
Compliance responsibilities
Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified including HFAP, SUPR, IDPH, etc.,
Completes a minimum of 10 CEU’s or contact hours annually to maintain any existing certification
CADC preferred. Must become certified within 2 years
Attend all monthly staff meetings unless excused by immediate supervisor in advance.
Adhere to organizations time and attendance policies.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and the ability to distinguish colors. There may be periods of stressful, intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem-solving situations.
Market context
In Illinois, Substance Use Disorder Counselor roles are typically tied to steady demand in behavioral health, community programs, and treatment settings. Competition often centers on candidates who can work with diverse populations, adapt to off-site service needs, and meet certification timelines; here, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time reviewing details. If you’re considering applying, confirm your willingness to travel and your plan to obtain CADC certification within two years.
