Job description

Admissions Counselor - Full time Exempt

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services in mental health and substance abuse counseling to adults and youth; which includes assessment, treatment planning, and a variety of group, individual, and family services.
• Complete admission portion of case records to assure that pertinent information is recorded and current.
• Provide after hours and weekend crisis/suicide intervention on rotation as assigned with supervisor support.

Schedule:

• Position requires 2 evenings a week (11:00 pm – 7:00 pm) Tuesday through Thursday.
• Mondays and Fridays are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Benefits:

• Base Salary - $58,000 per year.
• 13 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid Vacation Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service.
• Paid Sick Time – 8 hours accrued each month, available for use immediately, unlimited carryover each year.
• Paid Personal Time – 16 hours annually.
• Group Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HMO and PPO options available for employee and family members.
• Dental Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• Vision Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan with voluntary additional contributions. Eligible to receive an IMRF regular plan pension (vesting) after 10 years of service.
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance – employee only coverage.
• Employee sponsored Life Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• AFLAC benefit options.
• Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified programs.
• Professional development encouraged, time allocated for trainings.
• This position qualifies for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Positive, cooperative, and professional attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to provide mental health and substance use counseling to adults and youth.
• Reflects experience/interest in the culturally diverse population that the health department serves.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a human services related field required.
• Experience in group, family & individual therapy or crisis/suicide intervention.
• LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT required; CADC preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass background check.

Visit www.kendallhealth.org/employment to learn more about working at the Kendall County Health Department, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to commit to two evening shifts per week (11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Tuesday - Thursday)?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Group, family, and individual therapy: 2 years (Preferred)
• Crisis/suicide intervention: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CADC (Preferred)
• LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT (Required)

Work Location: In person

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