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If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS)empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently looking to fill a CCBHC Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) role at our Merrionette Park office.

SALARY:The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $58,000 and $65,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for first-time employees with MFS! ($1,250 on the first paycheck and $1,250 after 6 months of employment).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to diagnose substance use disorders, evaluate clients' readiness for treatment. and determine the appropriate American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level of care.
• Clinical Counseling: Facilitate intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient individual, group, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Educate clients and their families about addiction, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
• Person-Centered Planning: Develop and update individualized treatment plans that integrate physical health and mental health goals in accordance with Illinois CCBHC standards.
• Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR): Coordinate with medical staff to support clients receiving medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and other FDA-approved treatments.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and de-escalation for clients experiencing overdose risk or acute withdrawal.
• Provide case management and aftercare planning to support long-term recovery.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with the CCBHC treatment team, external providers, courts, and probation officers to support the client’s continuum of care.
• Documentation: Maintain timely and accurate electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA standards.
• Effectively work with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) credential in good standing with the Illinois Certification Board, required.
• High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Minimum of 2,000 to 4,000 hours of supervised work experience in an addictions setting (depending on degree level), required.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records, required.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria for substance use disorder triage, required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field is strongly preferred to meet MHP/QMHP status, preferred.
• Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CRADC), preferred.
• 6,000 hours of supervised work (reduced with a college degree).
• Specialized training in services for adolescents/families (30 hours) and women/families (30 hours),preferred.
• Passing the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counseling (ADC) examination, preferred.
• Certified Advanced Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CAADC), preferred.
• Master’s Degree or higher in a behavioral science field with a clinical application (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology), preferred.
• 180 hours of addiction-specific education, including 45-hour concentrations in both adolescent/family and women/family services, preferred.
• 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience post-master's, preferred.
• Passing the IC&RC Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) examination, preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.
• Experience serving Veterans and their families, preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and background checks.

TRAVEL/TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving for work not required with personally owned vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.