Substance Use Diversion Specialist
2 days ago
The Substance Use Diversion Intake Counselor will work in fast-paced local police district stations, receiving referrals from community partners and individuals who self-refer. The ideal candidate will perform screenings, brief interventions, assessments, and provide linkage to substance use treatment providers, including Thresholds Substance Use Treatment Programs.
Key Responsibilities- Respond to referrals, effectively managing volume and maintaining communication with police department staff, community partners, and individuals who self-refer.
- Perform brief screenings using standardized screening tools for the presence of potential risk behaviors related to substance use.
- Effectively engage referrals who are appropriate for treatment with Thresholds Substance Use Treatment services in completing a full assessment, including obtaining informed consent, conducting assessment interviews, and determining treatment needs/preferences.
- Use clinical skills and motivational interviewing strategies to engage referrals and strengthen motivation for treatment.
- Provide referrals and facilitate linkage to treatment resources appropriate for referrals' treatment needs and preferences.
- Collaborate with referrals and linkage resources to effectively link referrals to needed treatment services.
- Complete all documentation within assigned time frames.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
- High School diploma and 5 years of supervised clinical experience in mental health.
- Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) from the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) is preferred.
- Licensed through the Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation (IDFPR) as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Social Worker is preferred.
- Competitive pay - Base Rate: $54,600 - $58,400 annually.
- Commensurate with education, licensure, and experience.
- Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation).
- 4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
- Robust employee assistance program (EAP).
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50 per month).
- Public service loan forgiveness.
- Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, CADC).
- Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal.
- Free CEUs.
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