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Addiction Counselor- Armitage
2755 W. Armitage
2755 W. Armitage
Chicago IL, 60647
Full-time, non-exempt
Hourly rate: $22.00-30.00
Are you a compassionate professional looking to serve communities in need? At Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS), we’ve been a trusted provider of healthcare and mental wellness services in Chicago for over 50 years, operating across 14+ locations. We’re looking for dedicated individuals eager to make an impact in behavioral health, substance use treatment, and crisis intervention. Join our mission-driven team and enjoy affordable benefits.
Full-time, non-exempt
Hourly rate: $22.00-30.00
Are you a compassionate professional looking to serve communities in need? At Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS), we’ve been a trusted provider of healthcare and mental wellness services in Chicago for over 50 years, operating across 14+ locations. We’re looking for dedicated individuals eager to make an impact in behavioral health, substance use treatment, and crisis intervention. Join our mission-driven team and enjoy affordable benefits.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Addiction Counselor is responsible for the management of the Program. Provides individual and group counseling to participants, which includes presenting educational lectures, leading process groups, formulating and reviewing individualized treatment plans, and maintains progress notes. The Addiction Counselor must be able to communicate effectively with participants and maintain linkage with related organizations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Implements program goals.
- Assists staff in clinical matters and responsibilities.
- Audits case files to ensure compliance with agency and SUPR standards.
- Conducts didactic groups and provides individual counseling.
- Conducts DUI services, as needed.
- Conducts services off-site, in homes and the community, if applicable.
- Performs intakes and assessments, as needed.
- Assists with conducting weekly staffing.
- Assists compilation and distribution of weekly reports to PA.
- Responsible for an assigned caseload, documents including discharge plans and monitor progress and response of participant to treatment.
- Provide an initial individual orientation for each new participant.
- Completes documentation of participants in the clinical records daily.
- Completes assessments of participants substance abuse history, develops treatment plans.
- Contacts participant’s case worker/referral source within the first week of treatment.
- Provides each participant with written treatment verification, if requested.
- Provides support for re-entry navigation based on participants’ identified area of need using scales to determine Barriers to Reentry and SDoH (JAC program specific).
- Provides referral sources to participants when needed.
- Presents cases at clinical staffing.
- Maintains participant records in accordance with agency standards.
- Complies with agency policies and procedures.
- Participates in regular agency staff meetings and training.
- Participates in agency fundraising efforts.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Program Manager.
- Intake responsibilities as requested.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Must have a thorough knowledge of substance abuse and its modalities of treatment.
- Must have knowledge of ASAM criteria and DMS V diagnosis.
- Must have knowledge of DHS regulations (2060/2090) and CARF.
- Knowledge of Illinois DUI laws.
- Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish) required.
- Possess knowledge of mental illness and diagnosis, preferred.
- Knowledge of MS Office Applications.
- Must possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be adaptable, organized, and a team player in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objective without supervision.
- Flexible to adapt to schedules and workload to the needs and demands of the program.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License and willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
- Have knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT (Madden/Read location specific)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in the Social or Human Sciences of Social Work from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval preferred, or a minimum of high school diploma or GED is required.
- Must be certified by IAODAPCA
- Must have at least two (2) years of counseling experience in substance abuse and be MISA (mental health) certified, if applicable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
EEO
It is the policy of H.A.S. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Comprehensive Benefits at Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS)
- At HAS, we value our employees and offer a robust benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. When you join our team, you’ll receive:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 13 Paid Holidays – Enjoy time off to rest and recharge
- Comprehensive Health Insurance – Affordable HMO, PPO, and HSA options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental & Vision Coverage – Choose from HMO or PPO dental plans and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)- Medical, dependent care and commuter
- Retirement Plan – 403(b)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Education & Training Support - $200 dollars annual
- Voluntary Benefits
- EAP
- Join a mission-driven team that supports your well-being while making a difference in the community!
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