Job description

Our client, Recovery Centers of America (RCA), is a ground-breaking addiction and mental health treatment provider, setting the standard when it comes to accessible, affordable, and effective care. RCA understands the heartache, damage, and pain substance use disorder causes a person as well as their family and friends. Not only do we believe that addiction treatment should be affordable, accessible, and evidence-based, but our driven, compassionate, and dedicated employees make those beliefs a reality! This is where you come in.

As a Substance Abuse Counselor at RCA, you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your clinical and social work expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement evidence-based techniques while making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities. Our Substance Abuse Counselors pave the way in various therapy settings, teach patients to overcome the past, and provide the skills and strategies needed to overcome addiction.

The Substance Abuse Counselor plans, directs, and coordinates therapeutic programs for patients in RCA substance abuse treatment centers. Inspire and motivate clients and help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.

As an RCA Substance Abuse Counselor, you will:

• Be a part of a positive, solutions-focused team looking to help those struggling with the disease of addiction.
• Work in an exciting, fast-paced treatment environment.
• Enjoy our engaging, positive culture.
• Constantly learn and establish your clinical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Inspire and motivate clients to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.
• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment.
• Assist clients to develop treatment goals and plans; help identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery.
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families.
• Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
• Perform individual and group therapy.

Preferred Credentials

• LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMHC.

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required.
• Licensure as a LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMHC preferred.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues.
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We continue to closely follow information and recommendations provided by the CDC and local public health authorities to ensure the health and safety of everyone in the RCA community: www.recoverycentersofamerica.com/recovery-resources-during-coronavirus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Charles, IL 60175: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have licensure in Illinois?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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