Available Positions:

Recovery Coach
Residential Counselor – RTS North
Residential Counselor – RTS South
Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts
Dual Diagnosis Specialist – Residential Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Position Available:

Assistant Financial Specialist (part-time)
HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma with two years’ experience with a work history utilizing basic computer skills. Must have knowledge of the computer software that is required to perform assigned job duties such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word. Must have valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Good short-term memory, good hearing, and visual acuity sufficient to accomplish job responsibilities.  Ability to work with a computer for several hours at a time.  Good hand dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment.   Excellent organizational skills.   Ability to perform light physical work, exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force on an occasional basis.  Sitting, standing, walking short distance are activities that the Assistant Financial Specialist must perform.

DATE AVAILABLE:                   Immediately                                                           

PART TIME:            X                    HOURS PER WEEK:         22.5                               

WAGE:  $12.32 per hour  ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS:  YES:      NO  X   

If interested submit cover letter and resume to jcoleman@sscouncil.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Position Available: Residential Counselor – RTS North
HOURS: Sunday – Thursday 3:00pm – 11:30pm
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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors or Masters Degree 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 a thorough knowledge of the disease of alcoholism/addiction and its application to patient care.  Must have valid drivers license and minimal auto insurance.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Good organizational skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems.  Good short-term memory, good 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 pounds of force on an occasional basis.  Sitting, standing and walking short distances are activities that the Residential Addiction Counselor must perform.

DATE AVAILABLE:                   Immediately                                                           

FULL TIME:         X                     HOURS PER WEEK:                                             

PART TIME:                                 HOURS PER WEEK:         37.5                                        

WAGE:  commensurate with education ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS:  YES:   X   NO     

If interested submit cover letter and resume to jcoleman@sscouncil.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Position Available: Coordinator of Central Intake
HOURS: (7:00 am until 3:00 pm, Mon–Fri, hours may vary

according to program needs)
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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Addictions, Social Work or related field.  Must have CADC or LPC (LCPC/LCSW preferred).  A minimum of three years’ experience in chemical dependency and mental health. Must have two years supervisory experience required; must be able to effectively and competently supervise staff and overall treatment of patients; must have medical experience and knowledge to recognize the signs and symptoms of serious or potentially threatening illnesses or behaviors.  Must have experience in completing substance abuse and mental health assessments.  Experience with electronic medical records a plus.  A valid driver’s license and minimal auto insurance required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Good organization skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems.  Good short-term memory, verbal communication skills, ability to provide and follow effectively written and verbal instructions.

Ability to effectively monitor and develop subordinates, as well as to retrieve information from policy and procedure manuals. 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, walking short distances are activities that the Coordinator of Central Intake must perform.

 

DATE AVAILABLE:                   Immediately                                                           

FULL TIME:         X                     HOURS PER WEEK:                                             

PART TIME:                                 HOURS PER WEEK:         37.5                                        

WAGE:  commensurate with experience and education ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS:  YES:   X   NO     

If interested submit cover letter and resume to jcoleman@sscouncil.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Position Available: Clinical Supervisor – RTS South Program
Hours: (7:00am – 3:30pm, Tuesday – Saturday)

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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Addictions, Social Work or related field.  Must have CADC or LPC (LCPC/LCSW preferred).  A minimum of three years’ experience in chemical dependency and mental health. Two years supervisory experience required; must be able to effectively and competently supervise clinical staff and overall treatment of patients; must have medical experience and knowledge to recognize the signs and symptoms of serious or potentially threatening illnesses or behaviors.  Must have experience with evidence based strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed therapy, etc. Experience with electronic health records a plus.  A valid driver’s license and minimal auto insurance required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Good organizational skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems. Good verbal and communications and writing skills. Ability to provide and follow effective written and verbal instructions and good short-term memory.  Ability to effectively monitor and develop subordinates as well as to retrieve information from policy and procedure manual.  Ability to perform C.P.R.  Ability to perform light physical work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force on an occasional basis.  Sitting, standing, working short distances are activities that the Clinical Supervisor must perform.

DATE AVAILABLE:                   Immediately                                                           

FULL TIME:         X                     HOURS PER WEEK:                                             

PART TIME:                                 HOURS PER WEEK:         37.5                                        

WAGE:     commensurate with experience and education    ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS:  YES:   X 

If interested submit cover letter and resume to jcoleman@sscouncil.org

 

 

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Position Available: Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field*; and two years of supervised work experience in Mental Health.  LCPC or LCSW required with State of Illinois Licensure.  Excellent working knowledge of evidence based treatments for substance abuse and mental health conditions. Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Must pass background clearance check.

Under the administrative supervision of a Program Director, works effectively as a team leader, interfacing with patients, mental health counselors, consulting psychiatrist and medical director in providing treatment for individuals.   Provide integrated treatment, if necessary for individuals with mental disorders and substance use disorders both as a team leader and counselor.   Is able to complete a quick and accurate differential assessment of mental health and substance abuse conditions.  Ability to implement and train staff with effective evidence based modalities for treating mental illness.  Assist treatment care teams in managing patients with mental health problems.   Has “on call” responsibilities.  Assesses patients’ mental status through interviews and observations, develop treatment plans and make referrals to the appropriate level of care.    Provides education, individual and group counseling to assigned patients and maintains case records according to standards.  Coordinates efforts with referral agencies.  Establishes and maintains community referral network with local civic and community based service providers. Provides clinical supervision to QMHP staff.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Good organizational skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems.  Good short-term memory, good 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 pounds of force on an occasional basis.  Sitting, standing, and walking short distances are activities that the Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts must perform.

DATE AVAILABLE:                   Immediately                                                           

FULL TIME:         X                      HOURS PER WEEK:         37.5                              

WAGE:  commensurate with experience and education ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS:  YES:   X   NO     

If interested submit cover letter and resume to jcoleman@sscouncil.org

 

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Position Available: Dual Diagnosis Specialist – Residential Services

HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday – 3:00pm to 11:30pm 
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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field, plus one year of supervised work experience in the field of Addictions and Mental Health preferred. Must have CADC, LPC (LCPC/LCSW preferred) and a thorough knowledge of Substance Abuse and co-occurring disorders and its application to patient care is required.  Ability to complete a quick and accurate differential assessment of mental health and substance abuse conditions required.  Must have experience with evidence based modalities for treating co-occurring illness. Experience with Electronic Health Records a plus.  Must have valid driver’s license and minimal auto insurance.

PHYSICAL AND 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.  Good documentation skills required. 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, walking short distances and climbing stairs are activities that the Dual Diagnosis Specialist must perform.

If interested submit cover letter and resume to:
EMAIL: jcoleman@sscouncil.org
FAX: 708-647-3399
MAIL: The South Suburban Council, 1909 Cheker Square, East Hazel Crest, IL 60429

 

 

 

 

 

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Position Available: Recovery Coach
HOURS: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health or related field. CADC or LPC preferred; plus two years of experience in Behavioral Health or Chemical Dependency programs. Must have thorough knowledge of the disease of alcoholism/addiction and its application to patient care. A good working knowledge of evidence based treatment practices for Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health conditions is required.  Person must be in recovery from Substance Use Disorder or Mental Health condition.  Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) a plus.  Person must be willing to travel using company vehicle to meet with the patient, which may include their home etc.   Person must be willing to acquire additional licenses as mandated by public and commercial payers. Must have valid driver’s license and minimal auto insurance.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Good organization skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems.  Good short-term memory, verbal communication skills, ability to provide and follow effectively 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.  Good driving record and driving skills required. Sitting, standing, walking short distances are activities that the Recovery Coach I must perform.

DATE AVAILABLE:                   Immediately                                                           

FULL TIME:         X                     HOURS PER WEEK:                                             

PART TIME:                                 HOURS PER WEEK:         37.5                                        

WAGE:  $15,84 per hour ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS:  YES:   X   NO     

If interested submit cover letter and resume to jcoleman@sscouncil.org

 

 

 

 

 

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Position Available: Residential Counselor – RTS South
HOURS: Friday – Tuesday –  3:00pm – 11:30pm
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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors or Masters Degree 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 a thorough knowledge of the disease of alcoholism/addiction and its application to patient care.  Must have valid drivers license and minimal auto insurance.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Good organizational skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems.  Good short-term memory, good 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 pounds of force on an occasional basis.  Sitting, standing and walking short distances are activities that the Residential Addiction Counselor must perform.

DATE AVAILABLE:                   Immediately                                                           

FULL TIME:         X                     HOURS PER WEEK:         37.5                                    

WAGE:  commensurate with education ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS:  YES:   X   NO     

If interested submit cover letter and resume to jcoleman@sscouncil.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Position Available: Residential Counselor – RTS South
HOURS: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
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QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree (Masters preferred) in Behavioral Health or related field* and Illinois Certification in Substance Abuse (CADC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within two years of working in chemical dependency field; plus one year experience in Behavioral Health or Chemical Dependency preferred.  Must have thorough knowledge of the disease model of alcoholism/addiction and its application to patient care.  Ability to screen and assess patient’s SUD appropriately.  Good working knowledge of ASAM criteria. Experience with electronic Clinical Record and a plus.  Must have a valid driver’s license and minimal auto insurance.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Good organizational skills, ability to use logical thinking to solve problems.  Good verbal communication skills, ability to provide and follow effective written and verbal instructions, good short term memory. 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 Senior Assessment Counselor must perform.

DATE AVAILABLE:                   Immediately                                                           

FULL TIME:         X                     HOURS PER WEEK:                  37.5                              

ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS:  YES:   X   NO     

If interested submit cover letter and resume to jcoleman@sscouncil.org