Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #4103

Submission Number: 4103
Submission ID: 825516
Submission UUID: 0813209e-4b92-4bde-91e4-cd5ff79fad82

Created: Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:39
Completed: Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:39
Changed: Mon, 08/12/2024 - 11:03

Remote IP address: 216.125.168.2
Submitted by: amanda.hiller
Language: English

Is draft: No





Company Info
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Company Name: Grundy County Health Department









Address:
1320 Union Street
Morris, Illinois. 60450










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Job Details
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Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor









Job Location: Morris, IL 









Over 18 Required: Yes









Employment Type: Full Time









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Rate: 20-23.01









Number of Positions: 1









Please Have Applicant: Email Resume/Cover Letter, Mail Resume/Cover Letter









Job Description:
The Grundy County Health Department works to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of Grundy 
County. Services are offered in response to community need and in accordance with oversight agencies to clients of the 
lifespan – infant to older adults. 
The primary role of the Substance Abuse Counselor will be to work with clients experiencing alcohol and/or substance 
abuse disorder, and who may also be dual diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Under the direction of the Director 
of Behavioral Health, the Counselor will carry out compassionate services in accordance with IL Department of Human 
Services and the Division Substance Use Prevention & Recovery (Administrative Rule 2060) and Division of Mental Health 
(Rule 132). The Counselor shall establish and maintain referral linkages with other agencies (i.e., medical, financial, 
shelter, vocational, law enforcement). In addition, the Counselor may have some level of involvement with Quality 
Assurance for the Behavioral Health Division and be of assistance in preventive education for the general public. 
The ideal candidate will be flexible in work environments, function cooperatively with staff and the community, and have 
a special interest in serving residents of Grundy. Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, the candidate 
will be capable of critical thinking, sound judgement and working independently, while quickly learning the balance with 
teamwork for the optimal treatment of each client.










Job Requirements:
 Reports to the Community Behavioral Health Manager regarding all matters pertaining to job functioning and 
performance.
2. Assume primary counseling responsibility for an average, active case load of 30 – 35 clients utilizing professionally 
appropriate evidence-based treatment modalities, e.g., individual, group, crisis intervention, outreach, etc. 
3. Provide, at a minimum, direct client service hours that reflect 40% of the total workday hours.
4. Maintain electronic charts in a manner that is organized and, at a minimum, has an 80% compliance rate after 
standard department chart audit.
5. Establish and maintain referral linkage with other agencies, professional and self-help groups to serve the client 
and his/her family. Coordinate therapeutic activities with other involved service providers through participation 
in interagency case staffing, sharing of records, joint program planning and integration, etc.
6. Provide court liaison responsibilities and services with treatment alternative or other referrals as needed.
7. As assigned, perform liaison/outreach function to other county agencies such as hospitals, court system, law 
enforcement, DCFS, etc.
8. Maintain accuracy, primarily through electronic means, of all client service provision contacts following accepted 
professional standards. Accurately maintain other administrative records as indicated. Provide reports, as 
requested, to other involved service providers or judiciary bodies










Lifting Requirements - 25+ lbs (unassisted): No









Lifting Requirements - 50+ lbs (unassisted): No









List Job Until: 10/31/2024























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