Residential Counselor Job in Maryville, Illinois US

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral health care services. Over the course of 35 years, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing care at multiple substance abuse and mental health treatment centers in Central and Southern Illinois. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S., as well as provides employee assistance programs internationally.

 

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a part-time, Residential Counselor for 3rd shift on Friday and Saturday, at our Maryville, IL location, servicing the Metro East and St. Louis, MO areas.

 

Qualifications:

·         Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or its equivalent, or;

·         A Bachelors degree in a related field with a minimum of two years experience in a related field;

·         Experience in working with adolescent substance abuse (alcohol and other drugs) is also preferred;

·         Must display an interest and ability to work with youth effectively;

·         Good oral written communication skills are also required;

·         Must have flexible work schedule.

 

Job Duties:

·         Monitoring and assisting clients with the program;

·         Facilitate groups according to daily schedule including psycho-educational skills groups, self-help group, recreation, goals or goals wrap up and community.

 

For immediate consideration, please submit a resume and letter of introduction to Chestnut Health Systems Human Resources Department by email at srhr@chestnut.org , or see us at www.chestnut.org/jobs.  You may also mail your resume and letter of introduction to Chestnut Health Systems, 50 Northgate Industrial Drive, Granite City, IL 62040-6852.

 

Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer