Recovery Counselor (LCSW or LMFT) - Illinois

Licensure: Independent clinical Illinois state licensure required (LCSW or LMFT)

Schedule: 4x10 schedule with a standard OOO day

Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm CST

Job Summary: 

As a Recovery Counselor at Workit Health you will be responsible for providing clinical intervention to members with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and mental health disorders.  Primary focus is on team-based treatment, namely co-facilitation of shared follow up appointments. Recovery Counselors are full-time employees that work remote and can provide all services via telehealth platforms.

Core Responsibilities:

• Co-facilitate virtual multidisciplinary groups, such as shared medical appointments & support groups on SUD related topics with and without standardized curriculum.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques in group and individual formats.   
• Provide evidence-based SUD services through facilitation of psychoeducational, skills development, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal process, and support based groups.  
• Prepare all related documentation in accordance with applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner. 
• Complete evaluations with members seeking to enroll in a variety of programs. 
• Diagnose and treat adults and adolescents. 
• Clinically able to differentiate and practice as a clinician or coach depending on the situation. 
• Ability to meet daily targets assigned by BH leadership
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility without compromising clinical effectiveness.
• Commitment to Harm Reduction philosophy in all aspects of clinical practice. 
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and clinical audits.  
• Willing to work a flexed schedule to accommodate evening and potential weekend groups.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part II.
• Collaborate with our Grants and Research team to support with new grant evaluations, re-evaluations, and other grant needs. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (Required)
• Independent clinical Illinois state licensure required (LCSW or LMFT Required)
• Fluency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills.  Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) training is a plus. 
• At least one (1) year of experience providing SUD services in an inpatient or outpatient setting 
• Capable of managing crisis intervention remotely
• Experience and passion for facilitating groups using therapeutic interventions
• Ability and willingness to complete work independently online; familiarity with Google Drive, spreadsheets, documentation, video conferencing, and secure email
• Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability a must
• Enthusiasm for revolutionizing the way addiction is addressed and treated is necessary

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