Mental Health Counselor II-Substance Use Treatment Focused - BH/089

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive assessments, evaluations, personalized treatment planning, and comprehensive group and individuals therapeutic services to adults and adolescents experiencing life-area impact from the use of substances.

Benefits

Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, and vacation.

Employee Benefits and Compensations

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Qualified Mental Health Professional is defined as an individual who possesses a master's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related fieldwork, who has successfully completed a practicum or internship that included a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised direct service in addiction treatment or who has at least one year of clinical experience under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Clinical Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) from the Illinois Certification Board, Inc.

DESIRED

Bilingual in Spanish.

REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License with minimum auto liability insurance. Verification of employment eligibility or U.S. citizenship.

Salary Range

Grade 14 Hourly Wages ($31.26-$44.17)

Disclaimer

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