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Addictions Therapist

Memorial Health · Springfield, IL · $29.44–$45.64 an hour · Per diem

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you taught other professionals about addiction. What did you want them to understand?

What they are checking: Whether they can educate staff and reduce stigma, which is part of this role.

Tell me about a patient you found hard to work with. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect on their own reactions and manage them in demanding clinical work.

How do you take care of yourself so this work does not wear you down?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits to prevent burnout in a heavy field.

What would you do

A patient tells you they relapsed but asks you not to tell anyone. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they handle relapse without judgment and understand confidentiality rules for substance use treatment.

How would you run a group session when one member keeps dominating and another will not talk?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage group dynamics so everyone benefits.

As a PRN therapist, you step in for someone else's patients. How do you keep care continuous?

What they are checking: Whether they can pick up mid-treatment quickly and keep patients from feeling dropped.

A patient shares thoughts of harming themselves during a session. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle risk assessment and safety planning correctly and calmly.

About the work

Walk me through how you would assess a new patient referred for alcohol use.

What they are checking: Whether they use a structured, evidence-based assessment and know when medical concerns like withdrawal come first.

What evidence-based approaches do you use most for substance use disorders, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they truly practice the evidence-based methods the posting calls them an expert in.

How do you work with patients of different ages, like a teenager compared with an older adult?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust their approach across the full age range the posting names.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: Responsible to facilitate the delivery of Addictions treatment and education services to patients of all ages. Provide education to other professionals about Substance Abuse Disorders. Serve as experts in Evidence Based Practice for Substance Abuse Disorders. Hours: PRN This is a PRN (as-needed) position intended to provide operational support and ensure continuity of care during staff absences. Coverage may be required on any weekday (Monday through Friday) during standard day shift hours, based on departmental needs. Job Description: Qualifications: Education: • Master’s degree in clinical psychology, social work, counseling or related field required. Licensure/Certification/Registry: • Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed professional counselor (LPC) required. • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensure preferred; but must obtain one of these licensures within two years of hire. • Certified drug & alcohol counselor required within one year of hire Experience: • N/A Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Working knowledge of addictions and their multi-faceted impact. Responsibilities: • Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values: • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm. • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes. • INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honesty and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health. • STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities. • Respond to substance abuse consultation requests on adult psychiatric and medical patients. • Provide therapy services as indicated for patients on psychiatric and medical units. • Maintain regular communication with other staff and physicians regarding patients’ substance use issues. • Attend or facilitate family sessions to provide information about individual substance use issues and to coordinate dual diagnosis treatment. • Develop and conduct regularly scheduled psychoeducational groups regarding substance abuse for patients receiving treatment on the inpatient unit. • Develop and conduct as clinically indicated structured therapy groups for identified dual diagnosis patients. • Make recommendations to physician and team for follow-up services. • Provide community and professional education regarding substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues as requested and as time permits. • Provide training in substance abuse and dual diagnosis for other professional staff as time permits. • Assist, as assigned, with public relations activities, including development of referral sources. • Participate in quality improvement activities, as assigned. • Provide evidence annually of continuing education units in the profession. • Demonstrates knowledge of care for older adults through accurate assessments, treatment and effective implementation of interventions. • Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development in pediatric (adolescent) patients through accurate assessments, treatment and effective implementation of interventions. • Perform other duties as assigned. Pay Transparency $29.44 - $45.64 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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