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Albany Care Inc
Addictions Counselor - CADC or CAC
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,685 / year median in Illinois
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Description:
CERTIFIED ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR
- Albany Care, Evanston, IL Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) in Evanston, IL, has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Certified Addictions Counselor. Pay Rate of Between $25
- 29 per hour(Depending upon Benefit Plan Selected) ~ To Qualify, Must have a Bachelor's Degree and at Least One of the
Certifications Listed Below:
~- Addictions Certificate
- Substance Abuse Certificate
- CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
- CAC (Certified Addictions counselor) If you share our passion for providing uncompromising excellence in patient care, wish to make a lasting impact on a very special population, and strive for individual professional development, we want you on our team!
Addictions Counselor:
Provide peer-oriented individual and group counseling Assessments Treatment planning Referrals Interventions Work with family members and friends, and community to educate about SUDs Documentation Responsible for fostering a safe, motivating and supportive environment Encourage and model the philosophy of recovery and empowerment In Addition to aCompetitive Wage, We Also Offer:
Choice of several health insurance plans 401(k) with company match Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance Paid time off Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan) Health Savings Account (HSA) Opportunity for Advancement PLUS- Now, Get Paid F A S T!
Requirements:
of theAddictions Counselor:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work required Must have at least one of the following certifications :- Addictions Certificate
- Substance Abuse Certificate
- CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
- CAC (Certified Addictions counselor) ~ Plus ~ Counseling experience in an adult residential mental health facility Knowledge of local community resources a plus Albany Care is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDHP).