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Job description
Who is Alpharus Health?
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
Why join us?
Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Location: Springfield Outpatient- 2200 Lake Victoria Drive Springfield, IL 62703
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM, with one evening shift of 12:00PM - 8:30PM
Outpatient (LCPC or LCSW) Substance Use Counselors are responsible for:
Completing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans and providing substance abuse and/or mental health counseling services to clients
Developing and implementing complex treatment and discharge plans for clients with dual diagnoses, social or mental health issues
Documenting treatment and discharge plans, clients' progress and responses to treatment and maintaining related records and charts
Serving as a professional resource to the treatment staff in resolving complex case problems and may provide clinical supervision as needed
May develop and facilitate training for treatment staff
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field required
Current professional clinical license (LCPC or LCSW) in state of hire required
Minimum 4 years of clinical experience in the treatment of substance use and dual-diagnoses
Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required
Physical Requirements: Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.
Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and hear speech.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Compensation (based on experience and credentials): $51,463 - 82,330 annually
Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.
Benefits at Alpharus:
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balance
Personal Development: Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Worksite address
springfield, IL, 62777, US
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