Addiction Counselor Jobs

Sign on bonus available!

• $4,000 for non-license
• $5,000 for 1st or 2nd level license

Position Purpose
Conduct individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for patients and/or family members. Participate as a team member in the delivery of addictions treatment services to clients and their families and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.
Job Requirements

• Second level clinical license (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) required for Therapist title - Remote opportunity available for fully licensed candidates
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC) required within 2 years of hire
• Demonstrated education, training or experience with evidenced based practices.

Qualifications

• Familiar with conducting clinical assessments, individual, family and group counseling.
• Ability to learn and work independently to complete documentation in automated software system.
• Practical Understanding of substance use disorders and symptoms in the DSM 5
• Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed.
• Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, parents, staff or community resources.
• Desire to work with Adults in a residential team oriented substance abuse setting.
• Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, parents, staff, or community resources.
• Ability to produce clinically meaningful documentation within the time frames prescribed.
• Skilled in conducting individual, family, and group counseling.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure that client service records are maintained consistent with rules and regulations.
• Undertake primary counselor responsibilities for designated patients.
• Conduct assessments, individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for patients and/or family members.
• Assume other related responsibilities as delegated and assigned
• Work hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.
• Serve as a role model for other staff, clients, and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance.
• Exercise confidentiality in keeping with the Code of Conduct and with the framework of the law.
• Present workshops, lectures and training to clients, families, employees and community groups.
• Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
• Maintain communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, therapeutic passes, and discharge plans).

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Based on education, experience and credentials

• Starting rate for Bachelors - $21.11/hour
• Starting rate for Masters - $24.44/hour
• Additional $.50/hour with CADC certification
• Additional $1.50/hour residential/inpatient differential

Benefits

• Referral program
• Licensure/certification reimbursement (qualifications apply)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health insurance with multiple options to meet your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary employer contribution
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Tuition assistance (qualifications apply)
• Dental insurance
• Certain facilities offering on-site gym
• Vision insurance
• Group life Insurance including LTD and AD&D
• Wellness plan
• Paid time off

Schedule: 8 hour shifts

• Tuesday thru Saturday
• 3 day shifts & 2 evening shifts: 8:30am – 5:00pm, 11:00am – 7:30pm

Work Location: Rosecrance Harrison Campus - Rockford, IL
About Us
Leaders in recovery. Champions of hope.
Rosecrance is a private not-for-profit organization and nationally recognized leader in treating substance use and mental health disorders for children, adolescents, adults, and families. With nearly 60 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, our physician-led team has developed an innovative, multidisciplinary, outcomes-informed approach.
Since 1916, our unmatched legacy as a proven behavioral healthcare leader is a source of hope and strength to those we serve and provides a roadmap for the best opportunity for lasting recovery. Rosecrance served nearly 50,000 clients last year.
Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer.
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