Bilingual Substance Use Counselor (Spanish)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

13 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

FSA

403(b) Retirement

Life & Disability Insurance

Education Support

Voluntary Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) seeks a Substance Use Counselor to deliver individual and group counseling in the Chicago area. Under supervision of the Program Manager, you will develop treatment plans, maintain progress notes, and liaise with related organizations to support recovery.

The role requires bilingual Spanish capabilities, CADC certification, ASAM criteria knowledge, and at least two years of substance abuse counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social/Human Sciences preferred; HS diploma accepted.
• CADC certification in Illinois required or within 2060 guidelines.
• Minimum two years counseling experience in substance abuse; co-occurring preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish and knowledge of behavioral health regulations are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling weekly; minimum 22 direct hours.
• Develop, monitor, and review treatment plans; maintain progress notes.
• Communicate effectively with participants and link with related organizations.
• Conduct assessments using ASAM criteria and DSM-based diagnoses.
• Deliver DUI services as needed and perform random drug tests.
• Work off-site/community settings as required; maintain scheduling in EHR.
• Prepare and distribute weekly reports; participate in clinical staffing.
• Maintain accurate participant records and discharge plans.
• Coordinate with case workers and referral sources; provide monthly reports.
• Attend supervision and training; cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

ASAM criteria

DSM V diagnosis

DHS regulations (2060/2090)

IL DUI laws

MS Office

Excellent writing

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social/Human Sciences

CADC certification (Illinois)

2+ years counseling experience

Tools

MS Office Applications

EHR systems

Job description

Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) seeks a Substance Use Counselor to deliver individual and group counseling in the Chicago area. Under supervision of the Program Manager, you will develop treatment plans, maintain progress notes, and liaise with related organizations to support recovery.

The role requires bilingual Spanish capabilities, CADC certification, ASAM criteria knowledge, and at least two years of substance abuse counseling experience.