Co-Occurring Counselor: Mental Health & Addiction Therapy

Jobtailor; Cairo (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Mental Health Professional to interview, diagnose, and develop collaborative treatment plans for consumers facing mental-health and substance-use challenges. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, case management, and group program facilitation within a full-time schedule and after-hours on-call rotation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Human Services, with a Master’s preferred, and be on track for CADC licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services is required.
• Master’s Degree in Human Services is preferred.
• Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) with licensure.
• CADC licensure eligible and must be certified within two years of employment.
• Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses and interventions.
• Strong communication and ethics knowledge; proficiency with assessment tools and case management.

Responsibilities

• Interview and evaluate consumers and establish diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans collaboratively with consumers, defining goals, outcomes, and treatment timeframes.
• Monitor consumer behavior and progress.
• Provide counseling and clinical services for substance use and mental health issues.
• Intervene therapeutically to address mental health diagnoses and improve functioning.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to support services.
• Carry an assigned caseload and complete required monthly direct service hours.
• Plan, develop, and facilitate consumer group programs.
• Provide transportation arrangements for consumers and teach life-management skills.
• Work full-time (40 hours) with after-hours on-call rotation.
• Report to the Assistant Director.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Master’s Degree in Human Services (Preferred)

Tools

First Aid & CPR Certification

CADC Licensure (Maintain Once Eligible)

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Mental Health Professional to interview, diagnose, and develop collaborative treatment plans for consumers facing mental-health and substance-use challenges. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, case management, and group program facilitation within a full-time schedule and after-hours on-call rotation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Human Services, with a Master’s preferred, and be on track for CADC licensure.