Skip to content
CV Rocket
Get started
How it worksThe enginePricingBlogContactSign in

Open nowPosted 102 days ago

Certified Addiction Counselor

The Salvation Army Central Territory1,006 open roles

Pay
$52,591 – $63,109 a year
Where
Chicago, IL, USA
Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

Your applicationOpen nowCertified Addiction CounselorThe Salvation Army Central Territory · Chicago, IL, USA

  1. YouYes, apply to this one.

  2. CV RocketCV written for this posting.

  3. 25 readersRecruiter, hiring manager, skeptic. Round after round.

  4. CV RocketApplied on The Salvation Army Central Territory's own form.

The reply lands in your private mailbox

3×more interviews than doing it yourself with ChatGPT.

The clock on this job

Early applications get read.

12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. The Salvation Army Central Territory postings stay open a median of 2 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
This job: posted 102 days ago

The Salvation Army Central Territory median: 2 days open

The posting

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

PATHWAY FORWARD PROGRAM

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Certified Addiction Counselor

LOCATION/DEPT: Pathway Forward Program

REPORTS TO: Clinical Administrator

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

STATUS TYPE: RFT

PAY GRADE: 206

PAY RANGE: $52,591 – $63,109

DEPARTMENT MISSION

The mission of the Clinical Department is to provide substance use and mental health therapeutic services to justice-involved individuals referred by the Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Probation department in a community-based treatment setting. Treatment services address issues associated with drug/alcohol use and/or behavioral problems related to mental illness with use of evidence-based treatment practices.

OUTCOMES

The Certified Addiction Counselor provides quality, evidence-based substance abuse treatment services to increase client understanding of substance use addiction/recovery, use of skills that lead to a reduction in substance use, relapse, recidivism and support sobriety efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Complete substance abuse assessments, treatment plans, case notes, monthly reports and termination reports per contractual timeline obligations.
  2. Conducts substance use assessments using DSM-5-TR and other standardized screening instruments. Based on diagnoses/assessment, establish individual treatment plans that identify goals and activities that support measurable behavior change using the SMART goal framework. Review and update treatment plans per contractual guidelines.
  3. Demonstrate understanding and integrate MAT (Medically Assisted Treatment) in treatment planning and services, as appropriate.
  4. Facilitate individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidenced based therapies (EBTs), as appropriate. Document all sessions, client contact and relevant information via ongoing progress notes.
  5. Maintain and document consultation and/or staffings with relevant personnel, i.e., Licensed Mental Health Clinician (for dual diagnosed substance use/mental health clients), contracting agencies (Bureau of Prison and US Probation department), Reentry Case Managers (RCM), and Correctional Monitors (CM) to support an integrated treatment approach, as appropriate.
  6. Provide family counseling, as deemed clinically appropriate, to include family members and/or other significant in the treatment process.
  7. Meet with the Clinical Administrator and other team members on a regular basis for individual and/or group supervision for case reviews and treatment planning.
  8. Maintain all credentials and complete yearly required training, to include CPR/ First Aid/AED certification, and other training as designated by the Salvation Army and contracting agencies.
  9. All other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Clinical Administrator.

This individual works closely with clients, the Clinical Operations Coordinator, Licensed Health Clinicians, and the US Probation Office.

In addition, this individual relates to a large and diverse number of people inside and outside the Salvation Army. In these contacts, the individual acts as a representative of the Salvation Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated based on standards established by the facility’s Program Directives, with guidance from DHQ – HR. Evaluations will consider: the timeliness, effectiveness, and completeness of tasks performed and the results of internal and external audits, when applicable. Fact-based opinions of patients, subordinates, peers, superiors, and contractual authorities may be considered.

A performance review will be conducted.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification in the state of Illinois required.
  • A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences is required.
  • 2-3 years of training and/or experience in the specialty area, with demonstrated proficiency in substance use assessment, diagnosis, and the application of motivational interviewing techniques required.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of the stated education requirement.
  • Valid Driver’s license/MVR clearance.

COMPETENCIES

  • Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
  • Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
  • An attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies.
  • An ability to work with confidential material.
  • An ability to manage projects, priorities, and programs in a constantly changing environment.
  • Comfort in functioning in the dual role of authority figure and therapist.
  • An ability to build attitude- and behavior-changing relationships with clients who differ widely in terms of personality, education, employment skills, ethnic background, and socioeconomic status.
  • Experience in using cognitive behavioral interventions and structured social learning approaches in the treatment of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • A commitment to the Salvation Army’s vision of human service and social justice; and a clear personal desire to assist in accomplishing the Center’s mission of rehabilitation, restorative justice, and human healing.
  • A proactive, client-oriented style which nonetheless maintains appropriate boundaries.
  • Expertise in problem identification and assessment, setting goals, and monitoring progress.

POSITION LIMITATIONS

  • This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
  • This individual will keep the Clinical Administrator informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
  • This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This position is required to do light physical work and must be able to lift 15 pounds.
  • To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment and a PC.
  • The work environment for this position is a residential environment with a low to moderate noise level.
  • Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients, and visitors; respect of others’ property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

DOING THE MOST GOOD

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

From $25, paid onceGet the CV for this job

What happens when you press

One press. We do the rest.

  1. A CV for this posting

    Written against The Salvation Army Central Territory's own wording, from every piece of relevant proof in your profile.

  2. 25 readers review it

    Recruiter, hiring manager, skeptic and more read every draft, round after round. You get the best round.

    The review screen in CV Rocket: how each CV was read, round by round.

  3. We apply on The Salvation Army Central Territory's form

    Our application engine gets through the hardest forms there are. Where a question needs you, AI suggests the best answer. Don't want us applying from our IP addresses? Use our Chrome extension: we apply straight from your own browser.

    An application in CV Rocket: every answer filled in on the employer's form.

  4. Every reply, sorted

    The Salvation Army Central Territory's answer lands in your private mailbox, and we classify it on arrival: interview, question, rejection.

    The CV Rocket inbox: each employer reply classified as an interview, an action or a rejection.

  5. Reply with AI

    AI helps you write the email, checks it and sends it. We show you whether the recruiter read it.

  6. The interview in your calendar

    Full integration with your calendar. The invitation goes straight in.

    An interview invitation in the CV Rocket inbox, added to the candidate's calendar.
Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

Why it works

3×

more interviews than doing it yourself with ChatGPT.

ChatGPT writes a CV and never learns what happened to it. We see every reply. For each CV we know:

  • How it was written, and how the review scored it
  • When we applied, and how long after the posting went up
  • Which posting, which company, which city
  • Who got the interview, and who heard nothing

That is how we know which CVs get called.

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

The numbers game

More applications. More interviews.

Every application goes out with its own CV, written for that posting and paid once. Send enough of them and the law of large numbers finds you the job.

Get the CV for this job
By hand5–10
With CV Rocket100
applications a day

Nearby

Live postings like this one

Same employer first, then the same role elsewhere.

Before you press

Straight answers

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

What if my background isn't good enough?

We make the most of the background you have. The CV uses every piece of relevant proof your profile holds, and one of the 25 readers reads your whole profile and flags what the CV left out.

Do you really apply for me?

Yes, on the employer's own form, the hardest ones included. Where a question needs you, you answer it right there and AI suggests the best answer. Don't want us applying from our IP addresses? Use our Chrome extension: we apply straight from your own browser.

Is it a subscription?

No. You pay once per CV, from $25. Every application goes out with its own CV, written for that posting.

One job. One CV.
Paid once.

Pick the posting you want. We write for it, apply for you and catch the reply.

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.