Clinical Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.

General Summary :

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services -Treatment, the Clinical Counselor is responsible for conducting the initial clinical assessments, treatment plans, and facilitating individual / group education and therapy for residents with substance use and mental health needs identified at intake or throughout their stay at Crossroads and North Lawndale Adult Transitional Centers and in the community.

Performance Results Description

The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.

Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity, and Evidence Based Innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Stakeholder Interface and Service

• Conduct assessments using ASAM Patient Placement Criteria and treatment plans, obtaining information about the individual, including 1) strengths 2) presenting needs, and 3) underlying needs; develop a plan with the client to address identified needs, including key parties to engage.
• Facilitate group therapy, individual sessions at a minimum of 1hr, 1x a month, and group education sessions for residents admitted to treatment or in need of preventive support
• Conduct drug education classes for all new incoming residents on a variety of topics pertaining to substance use and mental health.
• Coordinate with community-based treatment team and programming, correctional case managers, adult transition center leadership, correctional officers, medical staff, and other staff to receive referrals of residents identified as having substance use treatment needs and who can benefit from treatment.
• Participate in integrated staffing internally and externally as appropriate to ensure coordination amongst other programs and providers that the resident is involved in.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on residents’ participation and progress as appropriate.
• Follow correctional security and operational procedures and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment

Tracking, Document, and Reporting

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Licenses and or Certifications :

Benefits :

Medical Insurance – Care for you and eligible family members

Choice of two (2) Medical Plan options from BlueCross BlueShield

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

Dental Insurance – Offered by BCBS

Individual coverage 100% paid by Safer!

Eligible family coverage available

Vision – “See” how Safer cares for your eye health

Low-cost co-pays for in-network exam, frames & contacts

Life Insurance – Protection for you & your family

Basic Life (equal to 1.5 times your salary.)

100% paid by Safer!

403b Retirement Plan – Helping you save for retirement

Generous Company match to help you save more!

Vacation & Holidays – Refresh, rewind, & enjoy at Safer!

Vacation days (non-manager)

Company Holidays (2025); more than industry standard

Paid Leave Days

Other Benefits & Perks - adding value to You!

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Benefits such as Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, & Travel

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action / Minorities / Females / Veterans

www.saferfoundation.org

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