• In coordination with the regional vice president, monitor compliance with the Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) licensing requirements, as well as all other required standards, regulations, and state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program.
• Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards.
• Facilitate educational groups, and family groups, and assist clients of the program.
• Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with health, fire, safety, and other regulatory standards.
• Mediate client issues that cannot be appropriately resolved at the program level.
• Responsible for supervising counselors and lower-level staff and resolving any staffing issues.
• Ensure that the agency systems for collecting statistical data necessary for program evaluation, planning, justification, and staff training are collected as required.
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of substance abuse treatment program duties.
• Fill in for counselors during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested.
• Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested.
• Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Clinical Certification, must:
  • Hold clinical certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA), or
  • Be a licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical professional counselor pursuant to the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act [225 ILCS 107]; or
  • Be a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches pursuant to the Medical Practice Act of 1987; or
  • Be licensed as a psychologist pursuant to the Clinical Psychology Practice Act [225ILCS 15]; or
• Be licensed as a social worker or licensed clinical social worker pursuant to the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20]
• Training:
• If licensure is CADC, must complete 40 hours of continuing education biennially;
• If licensure is not CADC, must complete required continuing education hours as required to maintain the other licensure.

• A masters or bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Two (2) years working in a substance abuse treatment program
• One (1) year of experience in supervision/management
• Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse, and personality dynamics of the substance abuser
• Bilingual is preferred
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Must be highly organized, detail-focused, and have excellent time management
• Must possess strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality
• Must have a professional appearance and demeanor
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from the Illinois Department of Corrections
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, first aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test

• Work is primarily performed in an institutional setting.
• Some outdoor activities may be required.

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