Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Amergis Healthcare Services is actively looking for Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors who would be interested in a 13-week, Full-Time Contract at a facility in Chicago, IL. Additional details of the contract are below:

 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.

Position: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay Rate (Local): $28/HR

 Schedule:

·       Mon-Fri

·       Start time between 6:30am and 7:00am

·       Mon – Friday

·       8.5-hour shifts (30-minute lunch)

·       40 hr./wk.

Duration:

·       13 Weeks (Likely Extension)

·       Possible Temp to Perm

Requirements:

• CADC
• COVID-19 Vaccinated
• Pass a 10-Pannel Drug Screen and Background Check
• Experience with a large case load in an outpatient setting
• High energy and enthusiastic
• Able to work in a fast pace enviornment with not much training

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
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• 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