Licensed Addiction Counselor $55/hr

Tecumseh, Nebraska

Category: Allied

Travel

Job ID: 929961

Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $1246 / Week

Posted Date: 4/1/2025

Tecumseh, Nebraska

Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Category: Allied

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel

Est. Pay: $1246 / Week

Job ID: 929961

Posted Date: 4/1/2025

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The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides one on one drugand alcohol consultation to patients/clients; along with individual and grouptherapy in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs.The Licensed Addiction Counselor also provides crisis intervention and assistswith behavioral health needs and issues including mental illness, developmentaland learning disabilities, substance use, etc.

on going assignment

must be licensed in NE 

competitive travel pay available  

Alcohol and Drug Counseling:

Independently provide clinical alcohol and drug treatment services and related activities include those listed below.

These may include performing any of the 12 core function activities (screening, intake, orientation, assessment,

treatment planning, counseling (individual, group, significant others), case management, crisis intervention, client

education, referral, reports and record keeping, and consultation with other professionals) defined in Nebraska

state statute.

• Provide individual and group counseling to address alcohol and drug related issues.

• Develop and revise treatment plans to address alcohol and drug related issues.

• Maintain necessary files, reports and written clinical documentation.

• Provide chemical dependency education to clients

• Administer, score, and interpret chemical dependency assessments to evaluate individuals for appropriate

treatment modalities.

• Conduct evaluation and personal history review of clients.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work orpublic health required
  • Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abusecounseling in the state of assignment required
  • Experience in behavioral health guidelines, to includebehavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinicalmanagement of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issuespreferred
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
  • 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.

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