Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) - Bilingual Spanish

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) - Bilingual Spanish Amergis Healthcare Staffing - 3.4 Chicago, IL Job Details $1,280 a week 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Substance abuse counseling Bachelor's degree Substance abuse Working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides one on one drug and alcohol consultation to patients/clients; along with individual and group therapy in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs. The Licensed Addiction Counselor also provides crisis intervention and assists with behavioral health needs and issues including mental illness, developmental and learning disabilities, substance use, etc. $500 dollar bonus after 13 weeks!

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or public health required Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abuse counseling in the state of assignment required Experience in behavioral health guidelines, to include behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issues preferred Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice Current CPR if applicable TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.