Now Hiring: Intake Counselors, Part-time Location: Southwood Interventions | 5701 S. Wood St. | Chicago, Il 60636
Salary Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience and licensure
Shift: 2pm - 6pm
Job Type: Part-time
Here at Southwood Interventions, you have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.
Requires at minimum, CADC, preference given to those with LPC or LSW.
Must have experience in:
•Using ASAM Criteria for Assessment.
Completing comprehensive assessments of patient.
•Screening and Treatment for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Required certification or license: IAODAPCA certification as CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG COUNSELOR (CADC) or IC&RC Counselor certification CRADC, CSADC, CAADC or LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC Join Our Team and Together, we'll continue BUILDING BETTER FUTURES! Who We Are: Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families.
Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Current licensure, CADC, LPC or LSW or LCPC or LCSW Two (2) years' experience working with Substance abuse.
Preferred.
Two (2) years of counseling experience.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to exercise discretion and use independent judgment in making decisions.
Ability to promote positive behavior and manage resistant behavior.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Valid driver's license from employee's state of residence.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Why Should You Consider Abraxas? At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve.
We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
As we work to make a difference in people's lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
Whether you're looking to begin a rewarding career or you're a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people.
That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness.
Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree.
If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.
We are Hiring and We Want You on Our Team!
Interested in joining our outstanding team?
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