CADC Counselor – Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Garfield Counseling Center Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. is hiring 2 CADC counselors for our Opioid Treatment Program in Chicago. You will conduct assessments, build treatment plans, and support clients on MAT within a collaborative clinical team.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, ASAM-informed level-of-care decisions, and ongoing documentation to meet accreditation standards. This role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care in a clinical office setting.

Qualifications

• CADC credential required.
• Experience in OTP or MAT preferred.
• ASAM criteria knowledge required.
• Confidentiality compliance (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA) expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to OTP clients.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and apply ASAM criteria.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with client and clinical team.
• Monitor client progress and MAT engagement.
• Coordinate care with Medical Director and nursing staff.
• Respond to client crises with appropriate intervention and safety planning.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and relapse-prevention groups.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation per IDHS/DBHR and CARF standards.

Skills

CADC credential

ASAM criteria

HIPAA compliance

EHR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EHR Software

Job description

WE'RE HIRING

CADC Counselor – Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Support recovery every day as part of our Opioid Treatment Program team.

PAY: $21.00 – $26.50 per hour | TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (West Side) — 4132 W. Madison Street

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. (GCC) is hiring 2CADC Counselors to provide individual and group substance use disorder counseling to clients enrolled in our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), including clients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT). You'll conduct assessments, build treatment plans, and coordinate care as part of a supportive clinical team.

ABOUT GARFIELD COUNSELING CENTER

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. (GCC) is a Chicago-based substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment provider serving the West Side community. For years, we've delivered compassionate, evidence-based care to our clients — and we're growing our team to support new programs, expanded licensure, and the people who count on us every day.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide individual and group counseling to an assigned caseload of OTP clients
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and apply ASAM criteria to inform level-of-care decisions
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with clients, medical staff, and the Clinical Supervisor
• Monitor client progress, including engagement with medication-assisted treatment
• Coordinate care with GCC's Medical Director, nursing staff, and case management team
• Respond to client crises with appropriate intervention, safety planning, and referral
• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups on relapse prevention and recovery skills
• Maintain audit-ready documentation consistent with IDHS/DBHR and CARF standards

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred
• Current Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) credential through IAODAPCA required
• Prior experience in an OTP, MAT, or similarly regulated treatment setting strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria and medication-assisted treatment
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements under 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA
• Comfortable working within an EHR system for documentation and billing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in a clinical office setting, facilitating individual and group sessions in person, with some exposure to clients in acute distress or crisis.

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.