What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Lawrence County Health Department?
The Lawrence County Health Department is searching for a Substance Abuse Counselor.
The qualified candidate will be prepared to evaluate and treat patients with substance abuse disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience counseling and working with pregnant and post partum women with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The candidate will work closely with the Women's Coordinator of the Post Partum Women's Program.
Education/License Requirements for candidate per rule 2060:
1) hold clinical certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA), 1305 Wabash Avenue, Suite L, Springfield, Illinois 62704; or
2) be a licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical professional counselor pursuant to the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act [225 ILCS 107]; or
3) be a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches pursuant to the Medical Practice Act of 1987; or
4) be licensed as a psychologist pursuant to the Clinical Psychology Practice Act [225 ILCS 15]; or
5) be licensed as a social worker or licensed clinical social worker pursuant to the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20].
LCHD is an EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
