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Who is Alpharus Health?

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change. 

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location: Springfield Residential - 2200 Lake Victoria Dr, Springfield, IL 62703

• Residential Center - Adult Male and Female population

Work Schedule: Mon - Friday, 9AM - 5PM; also includes 1 evening shift and rotating weekends

Counselor Supervisor responsibilities: 

• Completes comprehensive assessment of client's substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and prepares individualized developmentally appropriate treatment plan.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions; documents treatment and discharge plans, progress notes, and responses to treatment.
• In addition to the duties of a counselor (60% direct care), supervises counselors and direct care staff; guides and directs activities and operations of assigned treatment program.
• Plans and schedules work time and caseload for assigned staff, and audits client records and documentation.
• Serves as a resource to assigned staff in identifying and resolving complex cases.
• Responsible for orienting, training, and developing assigned staff.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures, interpreting and enforcing the same.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or substance use counseling; or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience working in the substance use field.
• Minimum credential of a CADC required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information, provide counseling and direct the work of others.
• Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.
• Ability to respond to telephones and pages and hear speech.
• Ability to use a keyboard and monitor display to receive, retrieve and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials): 

• Range begins at $27.85/hr - $32.28/hr
• Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
• Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits at Alpharus:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match 
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.