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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p><strong>Company Summary</strong></p>\n<p>If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. 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The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws”</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, talk or hear, and smell continually.  Ability to stand, walk and reach frequently. Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.</li>\n <li>Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.</li>\n <li>Close vision required to see computer monitor, read documents, and operate copy and fax machine.  Distance vision required to drive an automobile, if driving is a requirement of the job.</li>\n <li>Work environment is indoors and climate controlled.  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