Job Description
General Description The Counselor II in the (ZAP) Zion Apartment Program evaluates and assesses clients. Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients. Provides therapeutic and supportive services to clients, including individual, group, and family counseling and case management. Prepares and presents education seminars to clients, their families, the general public and other service providers on chemical dependency and/or mental health. In residential programs, responsible for unit coverage and emergency telephone interventions. Counseling duties are generally office based, case management activities are generally community based. Scheduled Hours: 24 hours a week Tuesday-Thursday 7:00am-3:00pm (1) one weekend a month Friday- Sunday 7:00am-3:00pm $5.00 shift differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium Essential Functions Provides direct services to clients including organizing and facilitating individual and group treatment and activities, supervision of the milieu and case management and outreach. Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally. Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards. Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others. Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffings on assigned clients. Reports client progress, behavior problems or need for medication evaluation to program supervisors/physicians/psychiatrists regularly. Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program. Performs initial evaluations and assessments of potential clients regarding their appropriateness for participation in the program. Works with clients to secure and maintain entitlements, housing and other needed services. Monitors clients to ensure that they are caring adequately for themselves and for the facility and furnishings. Demonstrates/teaches ADLs, when required and independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, medication management and leisure time planning skills. Assists with client medication compliance and training. Demonstrates a working knowledge of methadone/LAAM and buprenorphine in methadone maintenance. Regularly drives clients to various locations throughout Lake County in support of meeting their needs. Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in any field and two (2) years’ experience, or High School diploma or GED and five (5) years’ experience Must possess a valid driver's license Supplemental Information 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. Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department . At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades . For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.This position is represented by AFSCME Council 31 Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and