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Salary: $25 / Hour

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)

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

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.