Counselor I

Apis Services Inc•Woodridge, IL

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As a Counselor I, you have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives. In this role, you will provide group and individual counseling, community support, case coordination and crisis intervention services to clients with a primary substance use disorder diagnosis. In conjunction with supervisor and treatment team, you will provide chemical dependency counseling services to patients and their families/collaterals through assessment and design, implementation, and revision of treatment plan.

Requirements

IAODAPCA certification CADC, or above. LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC.
Ability to promote positive behavior and manage resistant behavior.
Physical ability to safely and effectively manage aggressive behavior.
Assertiveness, confidence and leadership abilities.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective time management skills.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Criminal clearances (State, child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
Drug screen, TB test
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.