Compensation is discussed thoroughly in first interview. Hourly range $22 - 40/hr
Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Office Locations: 1400 W. Greenleaf Chicago IL 60626 & 8541 S State St. Chicago IL 60619
Job Summary
The Substance Use Services Therapist will provide integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT) to clients across all levels of care. They will provide client-centered, strengths-based evidence-based, and trauma-informed treatment to clients with co-occurring severe mental illnesses and substance use disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach. The Substance Use Services Therapist will provide assessment, individual & group psychotherapy, case management, and referral/linkage service to clients both in-person and virtually.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide integrated dual disorder treatment that is strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed clinical services to adults and their families with co-occurring mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders. This includes but is not limited to comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment, collaborative individualized treatment planning, and individual/group therapy, skills building, and case management services.
- Maintain a complete understanding and working knowledge of Illinois Administrative Rule 2060 and ASAM Criteria.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with the input of the client, their team, Providers, and natural supports.
- Collaborate with the client’s team, medical providers, to ensure quality of treatment and coordination of care.
- Serve as an advocate for clients, linking them to needed community services; assess client’s personal, medical, social, emotional, and environmental situation to plan for linkage and treatment course.
- Ensure compliance, maintain, and provide comprehensive initial assessment, progress notes, treatment plans, individual therapy notes, continue stay reviews, discharge planning in accordance with Illinois Administrative code 2060 and ASAM criteria.
- Meet and exceed direct service target for this position.
- Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- CADC Required (Or eligible to get within 6 months of hire)
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other closely related field required
- Minimum one to two years’ experience working with people with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses
- Clinical experience providing individual and group therapy to adults in a community mental health setting preferred
- IM+CANS certification required or must obtain IM+CANS certification within 30 days of hire date.
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License with daily access to a vehicle. Must have $100,000/$300,000 auto liability insurance.
- Bilingual, Spanish speaker preferred.
Benefits
- FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
- PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
- Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)
- Telemedicine
- EAP
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match