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Lead Counselor-Intake & Methadone TX Services
posted: 2/2/2010 10:00:24 AM
Springfield, IL
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Care including clinical internship preferred. Must have leadership skills and supervisory experience. Candidate must hold CADC certification by IAODAPCA and/or be clinically licensed in Illinois. Candidate must have proven clinical skills and knowledge of addiction treatment. Knowledge of IL DHS, DASA and JCAHO treatment standards preferred. Candidate must have strong communicationand organizational skills. Be able to work well with a multidisciplinary team to insure delivery of quality clinical services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Duties:
Manage partial caseload of methdone maintenance patients; supervise methadone counselor(s); supervise intake staff; coordinate with agency managers regarding daily census goals for all treatment programs.

Contact Information for this Job
Delilah Nelson
120 N. 11th Street
Springfield, IL 62701
ph: 217.544.9858 x
fax:217.544.0223

Outpatient Counselor (SAC) - Outpatient Services
posted: 2/2/2010 10:08:26 AM
East Hazel Crest, IL
Qualifications:
Associate Degree (Bachelors Degree preferred) in Behavioral Health or related field and must have Illinois Certification in Substance Abuse or become certified within two years of working in the chemical dependency field; plus two years of experience in Behavioral Health or Chemical Dependency preferred (or Masters Degree plus one year experience). Must have thorough knowledge of the disease model of alcoholism/addiction and its application to patient care. Must have valid drivers license and minimal auto insurance.

Physical & Mental Requirements:
Good organizational skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems. Good short-term memory, verbal communication skills, ability to provide and follow effective written and verbal instructions. Ability to effectively monitor and develop subordinates when applicable. Ability to successfully complete training and perform C.P.R. Ability to perform light physical work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force on an occasional basis. Sitting, standing and walking short distances are activities that the SAC must perform.

Hours: 1:30 pm - 9:30 pm Monday-Friday

Full-time: 37.5 hours weekly, start immediately, salare commensurate with education. Eligible for benefits.

Contact Information for this Job
Janet Coleman
1909 Cheker Square
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
ph: 708.647.3333
fax:708.647.3399

Residential Counselor-Women's Residential
posted: 2/25/2010 1:12:22 PM
East Hazel Crest, IL
Qualifications:
Associate Degree (Bachelors/Masters Degree preferred) in Behavioral Health or related field. Must have Illinois Certification in Substance Abuse or become certified within two years of working in the chemical dependency field; plus one or more years experience in behavioral health or chemical dependency preferred. Must have thorough knowledge of the disease of alcoholism/addiction and its application to patient care. Must have valid drivers license and minimal auto insurance.

Physical & Mental Requirements:
Good organizational skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems. Good short-term memory, verbal communication skills, ability to provide and follow effective written and verbal instructions. Ability to effectively monitor and develop subordinates when applicable. Ability to successfully complete training and perform C.P.R. Ability to perform light physical work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force on an occasional basis. Sitting, standing and walking short distances are activities that the Residential Addiction Counselor must perform.

Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Thursday-Tuesday

Full-time: 37.5 hours weekly, start immediately, salary commensurate with education. Eligible for benefits.

Contact Information for this Job
Janet Coleman
1909 Cheker Square
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
ph: 708.647.3333
fax:708.647.3399

Certified Addictions Counselor
posted: 3/4/2010 3:00:15 PM
Chicago, IL
There is an immediate opening for a Certified Addictions Counselor to work with adults.

POSTION RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide group and individual counseling to consumers in need of ASAM Level II services;
* Work with families;
* Case management including community outreach and home visits;
* Drug screening;
* Substance abuse assessments.

REQUIREMENTS:
* CADC;
* At least one year of post CADC certification experience;
* A BA/BS in a behavioral health related field preferred;
* Working knowledge of MISA consumers.

Description of Agency:
The Bobby E. Wright CBHC is a comprehensive behavioral health center located in the inner city on the Westside of Chicago. It has been established since 1973 and enjoys an excellent reputation as a highly professional agency and training institute with committed staff.

COMPENSATION:
Salaries are competitive based on education and experience, the benefit package is comprehensive and opportunities for growth and professional development are excellent.

APPLYING:
Please fax or email resume to the attention of Dr. Lucy Lang-Chappell, President and CEO.

Contact Information for this Job
Dr. Lucy Lang-Chapell, President/CEO
9 S. Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
ph: 773.722.7900
fax:773.722.0644
eshelton@bobbyewright.org

Residential Counselor - Men's Residential
posted: 2/25/2010 1:23:14 PM
East Hazel Crest, IL
Qualifications:
Associate Degree (Bachelors/Masters Degree preferred) in Behavioral Health or related field. Must have Illinois Certification in substance abuse or become certified within two years of working in the chemical dependency field; plus one or more years experience in behavioral health or chemical dependency preferred. Must have thorough knowledge of the disease of alcoholism/addiction and its application to patient care. Must have valid drivers license and minimal auto insurance.

Physical & Mental Requirements:
Good organizational skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems. Good short-term memory, verbal communication skills, ability to provide and follow effective written and verbal instructions. Ability to effectively monitor and develop subordinates when applicable. Ability to successfully complete training and perform C.P.R. Ability to perform light physical work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force on an occasional basis. Sitting, standing and walking short distances are activities that the Residential Addiction Counselor must perform.

Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Friday - Tuesday

Full-time: 37.5 hours weekly, start immediately, salary commensurate with education. Eligible for benefits.

Contact Information for this Job
Janet Coleman
1909 Cheker Square
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
ph: 708.647.3333
fax:708.647.3399