Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Rockford, IL

About us

We are committed to providing clinical care, education, and research in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. Our care is personalized to meet the needs of each person who comes through our doors and integrated to address co-occurring mental health conditions. Our #1 priority is to help the client first sustain and then maintain long-term recovery.

Job Description:

You will work in an outpatient setting with a varying client caseload (averaging 12) to:

• Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure that quality services to clients, families, and referral sources are provided.
• Provide treatment planning, coordination and collaboration with outside providers, clear discharge planning, and staffing with medical and psychiatric care, when appropriate.
• Represent WisHope as part of the team at trainings, meetings, and other community events.
• Provide various outpatient Mental Health services.
• Conduct intakes and monitor individual, group, and family therapies.
• Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment.
• Provide Mental Health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.
• Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines.
• Complete any additional tasks needed to provide quality services to clients.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure that quality services to clients, families, and referral sources are provided.
• Participate in annual cultural competency and diversity training and seeking safety training and are beyond qualified to care for those we serve.

Benefits:

• Salary (dependent on experience)
• A culture of resources, education, advocacy and peer support
• Flexible schedule: Full-time within clinic hours of 8am to 8pm
• More 1:1 time with your patients
• Administrative staff that completes scheduling and billing tasks
• Interdisciplinary team approach
• Employer contribution to health insurance premiums
• Accrued paid time off

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent (Required), and
• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in a related field
• One 1 year of applicable experience

The diversity of our team at Project WisHope sends a clear message about the key role that individuals in recovery should play in providing peer recovery support services and educating about recovery, while also ensuring that Wisconsin’s recovery community members are represented and heard.

EEO Statement

WisHope provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• LPC-IT (Required)
• LPC (Required)
• APSW (Required)

Work Location: In person