Addiction Counselor — Outpatient & Probation Services

Remedies Renewing Lives; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedies Renewing Lives in Rockford, IL is seeking an Addiction Counselor for the Rockford Probation Office. The role delivers assessments, counseling, and case management to outpatient clients and operates as a non-exempt position with a competitive hourly wage.

Requirements include pursuing CADC certification or holding CADC, a bachelor’s degree, and at least one year of full-time substance abuse treatment experience. Join us to help our community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or working toward CADC certification.
• CADC certification or pursuing CADC while completing bachelor’s degree.
• One year full-time experience in substance abuse treatment.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive alcohol and/or drug assessments for potential patients.
• Evaluates patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Monitors progress and adjusts treatment plans to maximize outcomes.
• Provides individual and group counseling to assigned patients.
• Maintains clinical records reflecting services provided.

Skills

Assessment skills

Counseling skills

Case management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CADC path/certification

Job description

Remedies Renewing Lives in Rockford, IL is seeking an Addiction Counselor for the Rockford Probation Office. The role delivers assessments, counseling, and case management to outpatient clients and operates as a non-exempt position with a competitive hourly wage.

Requirements include pursuing CADC certification or holding CADC, a bachelor’s degree, and at least one year of full-time substance abuse treatment experience. Join us to help our community.