COUNSELOR I

Apis Services Inc•Chicago, IL

7h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will 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

High school diploma or GED and twenty-four (24) credit hours of college education or accredited training program in substance abuse counseling and/or other human services area.
Higher education given preference.
Certificate in Addictions (CADC) or clinical licensure in IL as LPC or LSW
Obtain an IAODAPCA CADC or above certification (LSW or LPC) within two years after the date of employment
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 have and 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.