Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC

Advocate Lutheran General Hospitalmid

OtherSubstance Abuse Counselor

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility for the case management of addiction patients and families. Completes biopsychosocial assessment of patients.

Requirements Summary

Working knowledge and support of 12 step recovery. Hours may vary dependent on patient acuity and census, program needs and staff composition. Able to communicate effectively.

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OtherSubstance Abuse Counselor

Department:

36602 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Behavioral Health O/P

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

$25.30 - $37.95

Responsibilities

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Associates Degree in Behavioral Health or equivalent, Bachelors Degree preferred.
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2 year experience in the field.
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This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Has experienced in counseling and supervision skills but requires adaptation to current role.
Ability to use dictation service.
Legible handwriting. Knowledge regarding: diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders.
IAODAPCA - CADC

Requirements

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Working knowledge and support of 12 step recovery.
Hours may vary dependent on patient acuity and census, program needs and staff composition.
Able to communicate effectively.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs.) may be required
Ability to transport objects from one location to another. *This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

What We Offer

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✓Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

✓Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

✓Incentive pay for select positions

✓Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

✓Paid Time Off programs

✓Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

✓Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

✓Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

✓Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

✓Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.