Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Department: Juvenile Justice

Location: Illinois Youth Center (IYC) - St. Charles, IL

Address: St. Charles, IL 60175

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Position Overview:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides intake screening, assessments, and support services to youth admitted to Reception and Classification Units within the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Responsibilities:

• Completes assessment and screening process on youth entering the Reception and Classification Unit as well as any additional youth as assigned
• Participates in case consultation and planning as assigned
• Participates in multi-disciplinary staff meetings as assigned
• Facilitates referral and discharge recommendations
• Conducts educational and therapeutic groups for youth as assigned
• Record keeping/documentation for assessment and screening tools as well as assigned group activities
• Case management and coordination
• Participates in staff growth and development activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• CADC required within 2 years
• Familiarity with DSM 5 preferred
• Knowledge of chemical abuse and dependence diagnosis criteria
• Knowledge of substance abuse disorders

Benefits, Full-time:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Salary:

Depending on experience and education.

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

YOS is an E-verify participating employer

COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.

Last updated on Dec 3, 2024