Addictions Counselor - IOP

THE SALVATION ARMY

North and Central Illinois Division

Harbor Light

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Addictions Counselor

LOCATION / DEPT : Harbor Light

REPORTS TO : Unit Supervisor

PAY GRADE : 204

PAY RANGE : $19.83-$23.79

DEPARTMENT MISSION

To provide each client with positive, professional and quality services; using policies, procedures and available systems to provide substance abuse treatment and support the Harbor Light Center in meeting the mission of The Salvation Army

PROGRAM / CLIENT ENVIRONMENT

The backgrounds of the clients served by The Harbor Light Program will manifest a variety of inappropriate behaviors. When this occurs, employees are to respond within the context of the treatment environment of the site. Employee conduct (actions, dress, etc) and interactions (conversations, written communications, etc.) with clients must also be within the treatment environment of the facility.

OUTCOMES

Clients with chemical dependency problems will receive holistic services for themselves and their and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Substance Abuse Treatment services are provided including individual, family, couples and group counseling.
• Within Unit policies, programs, and procedures, individual and / or group counseling to clients with addictions and related problems is provided; may be required to function as an intake worker when necessary.
• Client treatment plans are developed, reviewed and updated with the client; summaries of cases for consultation are prepared, aftercare plans are developed in discharge and referral and plans are followed up on.
• Networking with other Salvation Army programs and outside agencies will provide quality options for clients in their treatment program.
• The multidisciplinary team approach and the milieu therapy program are actively participated in.
• Staff meetings are attended and counselor is involved in the Unit's staff committees.
• Records are kept according to policy and statistical and other required reports are prepared.
• Work on either of the two shifts of the Unit is agreed to as changes in shift assignment are made periodically by the Unit Coordinator.
• All other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Unit Supervisor.

In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively and efficiently the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.