We Are Hiring

Mgr-Substance Abuse - BH Addiction Svcs OP 003 - Full-Time,Day - Presence Res Behavioral Health - Westchester, IL

Thank you for your interest in pursuing Behavioral Health opportunities with Amita Health.

Are you looking for a career that will give your life purpose? Are you looking for a career choice that will affect peoples' lives in a positive way?

If so, we have the right opportunity for you. Here with Amita's Behavioral Health departments we give you an opportunity to have a rewarding career not just a job. Our goal is to help our associates grow their careers with our focus on development, a team orientated atmosphere and our goal to create a great place to work. Here, you can make a difference by doing the work that you love while making a significant impact on people's lives and the communities we serve.

Why Join AMITA?

AMITA Health (www.AMITAhealth.org) is a joint operating company formed by the Adventist Health System in Altamonte Springs, FL and St. Louis, MO based Ascension.

AMITA Health is the largest health system in Illinois, comprising 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. The health system has 900 providers in its medical groups, more than 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners and serves over 4.3 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.

What You Will Do

As an Associate with AMITA Health, you will have the opportunity to
Manages substance abuse daily operations.
Responsibilities:

• Develops specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which support the strategic plan and vision.
• Assesses quality of patient care and coordinates patient care services.
• Oversees performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations.

What You Will Need

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • One or more of the following:
    • Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Counselor specializing in Addiction credentialed from the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IADAPCA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Required or eligible for certification within one year.
    • Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Counselor specializing in Chemical Dependency obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Social Worker obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider.
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education:

• Diploma
  • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required

Preferred skills - Having an advanced license such as a LCSW or an LCPC with managerial or supervisory experience in a Substance Abuse environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.