The Counselor III is a valuable member of our (ACT) Assertive Community Treatment team who is responsible for evaluating and assessing clients. Plans and implements a treatment plan with clients on assigned caseloads. Conducts case management, individual, group, and family counseling, outreach, education, monitoring, referral, linkage, follow-ups, and documentation.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who
- Focuses on client empowerment evidence-based or adopted best practices in providing treatment, seeking to assist clients to build on strengths in addressing treatment needs.
- Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review, and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
- Attends staffings with Nursing Homes, Court Services, schools, agencies, and others, as necessary.
Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours a week
- Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:00pm)
Experience and education
- Upon hire must have certification as an Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Board (I.A.O.D.A.P.C.A.).
- Associate’s degree and five (5) years’ experience in behavioral sciences, or
- Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years’ experience in behavioral sciences, or
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience in behavioral sciences, or
- Master’s degree in behavioral sciences and no experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
You can find more details on our benefits on our website at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department/p/benefits.
About Lake County Health Department
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.