About this opportunity
Alpharus Health lists this LPC ( Mental Health Counselor ) opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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. 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.
Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
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Work
Schedule:
Monday-Friday from 9:30am-6:00pm
Residential (LPC or LSW) Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:
Documenting treatment and discharge plans and clients’ progress and responses to treatment, as well as maintaining related records and charts
Performing case management and contributing to client care monitoring
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required
Current LPC or LSW licensure in state of hire required
Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Range begins at $25.64 - $32.00 per hour
Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligbility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.
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
~ 9 paid company holidays
~ 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
Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.
Who can apply
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