Counselor

at Symetria Recovery in Palos Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Who we are:

Symetria Recovery is the #1 outpatient rehab in Illinois and Texas. It started with three simple, yet game-changing core beliefs: Addiction is a disease; co-occurring mental health conditions should be addressed, and patients deserve respect, not judgement. Symetria Recovery provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in a welcoming outpatient setting. Unlimited clinical services are available to our patients under our bundled-service delivery model. Key services delivered through our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) licensure include MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual therapy, group therapy (IOP), 6-day-per-week nursing care, and ongoing aftercare. Most of our patients being provided medication receive Buprenorphine products, but they can also receive Methadone, injectables (Vivitrol, Sublocade), and any other FDA-approved medication for addiction.

What you will do:

+ Completes comprehensive assessments of a patient’s substance-use history and treatment requirements, and prepares individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plan. Documents treatment plans and narrative progress notes.

+ Prepares and conducts individual and group counseling sessions; facilitates discussion and interaction; and enables individuals to understand and accept responsibility for recovery process and acquire necessary coping and behavioral management skills.

+ Develops patient discharge plans that integrate aftercare treatment and utilization of appropriate referral resources.

+ Performs case management, and serves as patient advocate, by obtaining, coordinating, and scheduling additional medical or psychiatric treatment; or other biopsychosocial services indicated to support patient’s progress and recovery.

+ Facilitate group therapy sessions

Who you are:

+ Current certification or qualification as an alcohol, drug or substance abuse counselor as required by company, association, board, or commission in state of employment. A clinical license – LPC, LCPC, LSW, or counseling certification(CADC) is required.

+ One (1) to Three (3) years’ experience preferred; will accept internship experience.

+ Strong verbal communication skills

+ Good knowledge of computer systems & Microsoft Office programs

+ Flexible with your availability (Clinic hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm; Friday 7am-12 :30pm)

Benefits Available to you:

+ Healthcare for you and your families: medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, life insurance

+ CEU reimbursement and paid time to complete required CEUs for your licensure requirements

+ Licensure Fee Reimbursement

+ Paid Vacation and Sick Time

+ Closed major holidays

Come join a team that believes in and has a passion for providing personalized care to each individual that is a part of Symetria Recovery!