CADC - Counselor

Friend Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & Holidays

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Friend Health is seeking a Counselor for the Harriet Tubman Women’s Residential Program in Chicago. You will provide individual, group, and family counseling to women in residential SUD treatment, conduct assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans aligned with recovery goals.

Role requires CADC certification or progression toward it within two years, strong documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or accredited Addictions Studies program.
• CADC certification required or must be obtained within two years of hire.
• Experience providing services to women with substance use disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services to women in residential substance use treatment.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to treatment and continuing-care recommendations.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Complete clinical records per regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate groups addressing substance use, relapse prevention, and recovery skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Bilingual Spanish

DSM-V/ASAM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or Addictions Studies

CADC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Counselor provides individual, group, and family counseling services to women receiving residential treatment for substance use disorders within the Harriet Tubman Program. This position supports clients throughout their recovery journey by conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic interventions, maintaining timely clinical documentation, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, recovery-focused, and comfortable working with individuals who may have complex substance use, behavioral health, family, housing, and other psychosocial needs. Candidates must possess a CADC or obtain CADC certification within two (2) years of hire.

Job Duties

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services to women receiving residential substance use disorder treatment at the appropriate ASAM level of care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to appropriate treatment and continuing-care recommendations.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans based on each client's needs, strengths, progress, and recovery goals.
• Complete progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, continued-stay documentation, discharge documentation, and other required clinical records in accordance with Illinois DHS Rule 2060 and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups addressing substance use, relapse prevention, recovery skills, coping strategies, healthy decision-making, and other identified treatment needs.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions and treatment goals as clinically appropriate.
• Support clients in identifying barriers to recovery and developing practical strategies for maintaining stability and long-term recovery.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and appropriate clinical support when client safety or behavioral concerns arise.Collaborate with case management, medical, behavioral health, recovery support, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care.
• Participate in Utilization Management Team (UMT) meetings, case consultations, clinical supervision, staff meetings, and required training.
• Coordinate with community providers and other referral resources as appropriate to support continuity of care and successful transitions from residential treatment.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, funder, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Respond promptly to clinical feedback, chart reviews, and requests for documentation corrections.
• Maintain required productivity and performance standards.
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards governing substance use disorder treatment and client information.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or completion of an accredited Addictions Studies program.
• CADC certification required or must be obtained within two (2) years of hire.
• Experience providing services to women with substance use disorders is preferred.
• Experience working in residential substance use treatment is strongly preferred.
• Experience providing services to women with substance use disorders is preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM-V, ASAM, and substance use disorder treatment modalities.
• Familiarity with Illinois DHS Rule 2060 and related documentation requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity may include lifting 25–50 lbs.
• May require extended periods of standing or walking.
• Minimal exposure to physical risk.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This job description is to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the duties as described. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Friend Health - HRDI reserves the right to change this job description and /or assign tasks deemed as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

(The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses, and mental demands.)

Compensation & Benefits

Non- CADC Salary: $50,500

CADC Salary: 52,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Occupational Risk For Exposure To TB

There is an occupational risk for exposure to TB, as this position involves extensive community and patient contact. Employees in this role are required to comply with annual TB testing as part of workplace health and safety protocols. The only acceptable exceptions to this requirement are documented medical contraindications or religious objections. Employees who decline TB testing will be required to wear a mask when deemed necessary.

Friend Health – HRDI is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, marital or parental status, sexual orientation including gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. In addition, Friend Health – HRDI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process). Friend Health - HRDI supports the Pay Transparency Law as an equal opportunity employer.

Join Our Team!

At Friend Health–HRDI, we believe recovery is strengthened through compassionate care, meaningful relationships, and individualized support. As a Counselor with our Harriet Tubman Women's Residential Program, you'll have the opportunity to help women navigate recovery, build upon their strengths, and work toward healthier and more stable futures.

Bring your experience, compassion, and commitment to recovery to a team where your work can make a meaningful difference every day.