Unit Specialist

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About Us:

Rosecrance seeks dedicated individuals to provide the highest quality care to treat substance use disorder and mental health issues. We’re focused on one thing: Providing the best opportunity for long and lasting recovery.

With more than 40 locations, Rosecrance offers high quality and efficient comprehensive services for children, adolescents and adults. We hold ourselves and our staff to very high standards and in return for excellence we provide a comprehensive salary and benefit package including health, life, dental and vision insurance, 401k match, licensure expense reimbursement, and paid time off bank.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Position Purpose:

Entry level clinical position working in the addiction field. Our Unit Specialists provide a therapeutic environment to our clients by leading groups, activities and lectures. This position is a great way to gain experience in the substance abuse field. The unit Specialist role is a great opportunity for continuing education by obtaining the certified alcohol and other drug abuse counselor certificate (CADC). This position is on our Intake Health Center unit.

• Supervise and manage the behavior of the clients and provide appropriate behavioral interventions and consequences.

• Implement therapeutic activities.

• Coordinate and supervise patient recreational activities.

• Monitor assigned patients by consulting with the primary counselor in developing and implementing the individual treatment plan and scheduling individual sessions to assist the patients with AA step work and treatment plan objectives.

• Ensure that patient service records are maintained consistent with required rules and regulations.

• Develop and present all patient lectures listed on the clients lecture schedule.

• Observe, monitor and record group dynamics.

• Facilitate focal group discussion sessions.

• General cleaning duties as required.

• Consult with the members of the treatment team and plan daily therapeutic direction for designated shift.

• Read all logs and obtain pertinent information from staff of previous shifts, counselors, teachers, etc.

• If designated, monitor self-administration of medicine by patients and record information on medical log.

• Oversee the neatness of the unit and the proper use of the equipment and supplies and inform the proper person when supplies or repairs are indicated.

• Serve as a member of the Clinical Team and participate in all team meetings and activities.

• Understand and comply with all of the principles established by the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of conduct.

• Perform all responsibilities in compliance with the mission, vision, values and expectations of Rosecrance.

• Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.

• Serve as a role model for other staff, patients and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and one year of addiction treatment experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Skilled in behavioral management techniques
• Ability to coordinate and present lectures for patients, parents and community resources
• Certified Addictions Counselor or able to be certified within 24 months
• Valid Illinois driver’s license

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer.

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