Nicasa offers empowering positions at competitive salaries. There are multiple positions available as of July, 2019.
How to apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to hr@nicasa.org in Word or PDF files. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Family Counselor
Clinical Manager
2-3 years of supervisory experience in social services setting or 2 years with LSW/LPC. Must have direct service experience in Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse programs. Must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and listening skills. Bi-lingual skills preferred. Position in Round Lake and Waukegan.
Residential Counselor
2 years experience in residential facility. CADA certification required. Bilingual a plus. Office will be out of Waukegan.
Gambling Counselor
Nicasa has an opening for a part-time or full-time certified counselor to provide outreach to the community; intervention and treatment to problem gamblers and their families.
Requirements include: Current PCGC credential or meet the qualifications to sit for the exam, CADC with proof of specialized training in gambling disorder, and a passion for working with problem gamblers and their families. Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. Must have basic computer skills and be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Counselor
CADC certification or Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field. Bilingual skills a plus. Office will be out of Round Lake.
Bridge House Night Staff
Nicasa has part-time positions available for Night Attendants for the Waukegan Bridge House facility. Overnight hours and weekends. Must be 21 years old and have a high school diploma. Familiar with substance abuse issues a plus.
Duties/Responsibilities include:
• Ability to appropriately respond to any crisis, emergency or trauma which occurs
• Routine inspections of Bridge House for purposes of fire and safety code compliance and other safety violations.
• Responsibility for answering the phones while on duty.
• Maintain a log of all incidents and pertinent activities.
• Regulate curfew hours and conduct bed checks.
• Dispense medication in accordance with Nicasa’s policies.
• Supervise clients during extracurricular activities.
• Attend all staff meetings.
Nicasa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send resumes to Human Resources by mail, email, or fax. No telephone calls please.
Mail: 31979 N. Fish Lake Road
Round Lake, IL 60073
Fax: 847-546-0484
Email: hr@nicasa.org
Interns
Nicasa regularly has non-paid intern/practicum positions available for students in the substance abuse and behavioral health fields. Intern positions are available in both youth and adult programming. Bilingual a plus.
For internship opportunities, please email internship@nicasa.org or click here email.