Counselor (CADC) - Chemical Dependency

Plan A Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan A Health counselor position focuses on evaluating and treating individuals with substance use disorders in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will educate patients and families about addiction, teach coping strategies, and connect them with community resources.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and coordinating court-ordered programs, while maintaining thorough documentation and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• CADC and BLS certifications required or within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s in psychology or social work preferred.
• Strong clinical evaluation, counseling and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health care, treatment planning and community resources.
• Ability to teach, motivate and support patients and families.
• Commitment to professional development and community education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders.
• Provide counseling, education and support to promote recovery and abstinence.
• Coordinate care with the treatment team and facilitate programming for court-ordered cases.
• Support patient and family adjustment, motivation and post-treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in professional activities.
• Engage in community education and foster relationships with self-help programs.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training and coverage for evaluations as needed.

Skills

CADC

BLS

Clinical evaluation

Counseling

Documentation

Community resources

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Role Overview

The counselor provides care to individuals with substance use disorders in outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on evaluation, counseling, and therapy. They assess social, psychological, emotional, financial, and cultural factors, develop personalized treatment plans, and facilitate treatment programs, including court-ordered referrals. The role involves maintaining open communication with patients, families, referral sources, and the interdisciplinary team to support positive outcomes and coordinate aftercare plans. They educate patients and families about addiction, teach coping strategies, and connect them with community resources.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certifications: CADC, BLS within 30 days of hire
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred
• Strong clinical evaluation, counseling, and documentation skills
• Knowledge of behavioral health care, treatment planning, and community resources
• Ability to teach, motivate, and support patients and families
• Commitment to professional development and community education

Key Duties

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders
• Provide counseling, education, and support to promote recovery and abstinence
• Coordinate care with the treatment team and facilitate programming for court-ordered cases
• Support patient and family adjustment, motivation, and post-treatment planning
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in professional activities
• Engage in community education and foster relationships with self-help programs
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and coverage for evaluations as needed