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A Safe Haven Counselor in Chicago, Illinois
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SUMMARY:This position is responsible for providing substance use treatment services to individuals and groups at A Safe Haven\'s main campus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and maintains supportive relationships with clients and provide general support and encouragement.
- Responds to client personal and interpersonal issues in a professional manner uses approved de-escalation techniques.
- Alerts relevant Case Managers and Program Managers about clients who are struggling or in distress.
- Completesintakes and assessmentsutilizes the ASAM Criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.
- Develops and reviews treatment plans, goals, and objectives with clients.
- Enters all required client data into the agency electronic health record system (AWARDS).
- Facilitates substance abuse education and treatment groups.
- Provides individual substance abuse counseling.
- Documents all provided services and maintains thorough and accurate records in accordance with DAD Rule 2060 and agency policies.
- Completes discharge summaries for clients.
- Conducts comprehensive chart reviews in preparation for annual audits.
- Maintains client confidentiality according to HIPAA and organization requirements.
- Completes all assigned staff trainings and courses.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.