Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Substance Use - Liver Transplant

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Liver Transplantation

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

The Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor will work with individuals facing addiction to evaluate their strengths and needs, creating a personalized treatment plan in the post transplant phase of care. The counselor will provide ongoing support and counseling throughout the recovery process with the goal of supporting the patient in maintaining sobriety. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address the patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs, with the goal of promoting successful recovery.

Other information:

Required:

⦁ Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

⦁ Clinical Social Worker License: Illinois LCSW (or equivalent clinical social-work licensure eligible for Illinois)

⦁ CADC, CRADC, CAADC, or equivalent recognized addiction credential, or substantial documented clinical addiction experience with a commitment/ability to obtain the credential or comparable recognized substance use disorder/addiction credential preferred; candidates with substantial documented clinical experience in addiction treatment and relevant formal addiction training may be considered with an expectation of obtaining CADC or equivalent credential within 2 years of hire

⦁ At least 2–3 years of direct clinical experience treating or counseling patients with alcohol/substance use disorders

⦁ Demonstrated experience providing individual and/or group counseling for SUD, preferably including relapse prevention

⦁ Demonstrated training/competence in Motivational Interviewing

⦁ Experience with treatment engagement, referral, care coordination, and longitudinal recovery monitoring

Preferred:

⦁ Experience working with patients with medical complexity/chronic illness

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine patients’ substance use history, mental health status and treatment needs.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.

• Collaborate with clients to set achievable goals and milestones for patients’ recovery.

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address patients' substance use issues.

• Make referrals as needed for mental health concerns and medication assisted treatment.

• Utilize various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), to support clients in achieving sobriety and maintaining recovery.

• Educate patients and their families about the nature of addiction, coping strategies, and relapse prevention techniques.

• Offer ongoing support and encouragement to patients throughout the recovery process, including crisis intervention as needed.

• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including assessment results, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

• Prepare reports and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in the client's care.

• Advocate for clients' needs within the healthcare system and community resources, ensuring access to appropriate services and support.

• Collaborate with external agencies and organizations that facilitate referrals for additional services, such as medical treatment, housing assistance, or vocational rehabilitation services.

• Document healthcare provision in the electronic medical record, perform additional data collection to monitor progress toward outcome goals, and assist in reporting activities to external stakeholders.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Conduct intake interviews

• Assess substance use history and mental health

Treatment Planning

• Create individualized treatment plans

• Set short- and long-term recovery goals

• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed

Counseling & Therapy

• Provide individual counseling

• Lead group therapy sessions

• Facilitate family counseling when appropriate

Education

• Teach patients about addiction and how it affects the brain and body

• Provide coping skills for cravings and triggers

• Educate families about substance use and recovery

Relapse Prevention & Recovery Support

• Help identify triggers and high-risk situations

• Develop relapse prevention plans

• Connect patients with community resources (housing, employment, medical care, Alcoholics Anonymous)

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Substance Use - Liver Transplant

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 30520