Counselor I

Apis Services Inc•Chicago, IL

1d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. For more than 30 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

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.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
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.
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others

Responsibilities

Provide chemical dependency counseling services to patients and their families/collaterals through assessment and design, implementation, and revision of treatment plan.
Provide group and individual counseling, community support, case coordination and crisis intervention services to clients with a primary substance use disorder diagnosis.
Complete assessment of each client.
Initiate and sustain each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment.
Develop a comprehensive service plan for each client.
Provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups.