Addictions Counselor - IOP
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health
THE SALVATION ARMY
North and Central Illinois Division
Harbor Light
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:
Addictions Counselor
LOCATION/DEPT:
Harbor Light
REPORTS TO:
Unit Supervisor
PAY GRADE: 204
PAY RANGE: $19.83-$23.79
DEPARTMENT MISSION
To provide each client with positive, professional and quality services; using policies, procedures and available systems to provide substance abuse treatment and support the Harbor Light Center in meeting the mission of The Salvation Army
PROGRAM/CLIENT ENVIRONMENT
The backgrounds of the clients served by The Harbor Light Program will manifest a variety of inappropriate behaviors. When this occurs, employees are to respond within the context of the treatment environment of the site. Employee conduct (actions, dress, etc) and interactions (conversations, written communications, etc.) with clients must also be within the treatment environment of the facility.
OUTCOMES
Clients with chemical dependency problems will receive holistic services for themselves and their and families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Unit Supervisor.
In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
This individual will be evaluated on how effectively and efficiently the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Certified in the State of Illinois as a Certified Additions Counselor (CADC).
- A Bachelor's Degree required.
- Two years' experience as a Counselor preferred.
COMPENTENCIES
- A commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army and an appreciation for faith based service organizations.
- An interpersonal style that is service oriented as well as anticipates and responds to the needs of clients.
- A flexible style that also displays a willingness to learn.
- Able to work as a team member as well as independently.
- An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes and policies.
- A communication and management style that exhibits the principals and values of the Army as well as fosters team relationships and effectively communicates information.
- A demonstrated ability to manage projects, priorities and programs in a constantly changing environment.
- Must be able to provide individual counseling group counseling to clients as well as assessment.
- Ability to work cooperatively with supervisor, other clinical staff and support staff.
- Must have a strong sense of integrity and be able to work with confidential material.
- A "hands on" knowledge of how to effectively work with diversity in the workplace.
- Well organized, attentive to time management and able to establish a separation of work and personal boundaries.
POSITION LIMITATIONS
- This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
- This individual will keep the Unit Supervisor informed on all critical issues relating to his/her area of responsibility.
- This individual will adhere to all Army policies and…
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