Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly salary
- Health insurance (PPO, HMO)
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) / Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- CEU eligible on-site training
- Supervision
- $200 Professional Development
Essential Functions:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Intake Counselor is responsible for screening and providing orientation for all new agency participants. The incumbent also conducts clinical evaluations and provides referrals to participants when needed.
Intake Counselor Responsibilities:
- Conduct alcohol and drug screens, and bio-psychosocial assessments on potential participants and conduct groups.
- Provide orientation of agency programs for new participants.
- Write clinical evaluations for participants when needed.
- Contact referral and collateral sources as needed.
- Attend agency and outside trainings for maintenance, enhancement of knowledge and skills.
- Maintain accurate records on participants served.
- Assign participants to group and schedule their first sessions.
- Make appropriate referrals for ineligible participants.
- Input appropriate data into computer system.
- Review and close cases as necessary.
- Monitor and update participants’ list.
- Adhere to professional standards of ethics.
- Ability to work one evening per week.
- Participate in team meetings, and in agency fundraising efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Intake Counselor Qualifications:
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of computer keyboard.
- Bilingual/ bicultural preferred (Spanish/ English).
- Must be sensitive and aware of current issues in the field of substance abuse.
- Must be culturally sensitive.
- Possession of valid Illinois driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.
- H.A.S. requires all staff to work on-site.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval, preferred.
- Must have at least two (2) years of experience in the substance abuse, mental health, or counseling field.
- Must have knowledge of standardized tests used to assess participants for alcohol and drug problem, and knowledge of DSM V criteria for abuse and dependence.
- Must have the clinical skills necessary to identify and assess problems related to or attributable to substance abuse/ dependence.
- Must be certified by IAODAPCA, CADC.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- substance abuse: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Preferred)
- CADC (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Source: Indeed.com
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