SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Heartland Human Services is a behavioral healthcare facility, serving the Effingham community for over 50 years. We offer a small, engaging working environment with a flexible work schedule. In addition, we have available a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with employer paid healthcare.
Heartland Human Services is currently seeking a recovery-oriented Substance Abuse Counselor to join our successful team of professionals. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or other human service field. Certification in the State of Illinois as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) from the Illinois Alcoholism and Oher Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) is required. An individual with a Bachelor’s degree who does not possess CADC certification in the State of Illinois may be hired for this position, however, the individual must achieve such certification within a time-frame established by Heartland Human Services.
Responsibilities include: following agency policies and procedures; assessment and treatment of persons with substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. To provide treatment in the least restrictive environment possible, promote consumer responsibility and significant other involvement in the treatment process, subscribes to the recovery model for treatment services, and treats consumers with dignity and respect. Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, consumer advocacy, prevention and education.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Effingham, IL 62401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person