COUNSELOR II - Part Time

Overview

Job Posting

Title:

COUNSELOR II - Part Time

Position:
Counselor II, Addictions

Location:

Southwood Interventions, 5701 S. Wood St., Chicago, IL 60636

Wage: $22

Wage may increase depending on level of college degree, degree type, experience above the minimum requirements, and clinical licensure or credential type.

Job Type: Part-time

Southwood Interventions is seeking Senior Counselor or Counselor II or Lead Counselors who are experienced in Addiction Counseling, Substance Use Disorder and Substance Abuse Counseling to work onsite treating Adults in our community. In this role, you have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Our mission is helping others with a commitment to quality care for our patients and leadership in the fight against alcohol and other drug use and abuse.

As a Counselor you will complete comprehensive assessments of a patient s substance-use history and treatment requirements, and prepare individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plan. You will provide individual and group counseling, as well as psychoeducation, in accordance with treatment plans and perform case management services. Additionally, you will document treatment and discharge plans, client s responses to treatment - including ASAM continued-stay determinations and maintain related records and charts.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

• High school diploma or GED and 24 credit hours of college education or accredited training program in substance abuse counseling and/or other human services area. Higher education given preference.
• Required certification or license:
  Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or IC&RC Counselor

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
  LCPC preferred
• Two (2) years paid work experience in a substance abuse, correctional, or other human services counseling position.
• Age:
  At least twenty-one (21) years old.
• Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, state and child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam, drug test & TB screen

Abraxas Youth & Family Services
, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a nonprofit provider with a diversified array of services.

• We celebrate diversity and strive to be welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent.
• We are committed to respect, equity, and engagement of those we serve and our employees.
• We provide trauma-informed care and support clients in recovery to lead meaningful lives.
• We offer opportunities for development at all levels and competitive pay with comprehensive benefits.
• We aim to have a positive impact in the lives of others.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR JOB SUMMARY

Provide group and individual counseling, community support, case coordination and crisis intervention services to clients with a primary substance use disorder diagnosis.

Apis Services, Inc. (a subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a platform for Shared Services to Inperium and affiliates. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants and decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.