Counselor - CARC

Health Wealth Safe; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe in Champaign, IL, seeks a Counselor to provide outpatient services to individuals with alcohol or drug issues, in both individual and group settings.

The role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and active education for clients, families, and communities to support recovery and ongoing care.

Qualifications

• CADC certification through IAODAPCA is required.
• Associate's Degree in a related field is required.
• Strong counseling, educational, and community outreach skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients.
• Document care in patient records and monitor progress.
• Provide educational support and participate in community outreach activities.
• Support patients in achieving abstinence and educate about addiction, signs, and symptoms.
• Help patients identify community resources for ongoing recovery and educate family members about addiction.
• Make referrals to specialists when needed and support ongoing recovery efforts.
• Assist in marketing the program to healthcare professionals and the community.

Skills

Counseling

Educational

Community outreach

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Role Overview

The Counselor provides outpatient services to individuals with alcohol or drug issues, offering professional counseling in individual and group settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and document care in patient records.
• Provide educational support and participate in community outreach activities.
• Support patients in achieving abstinence and teach about addiction, signs, and symptoms.
• Help patients identify community resources for ongoing recovery and educate family members about addiction and their role in the process.
• Make referrals to specialists when needed and support ongoing recovery efforts.
• Assist in marketing the program to healthcare professionals and the community.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) certification through IAODAPCA.
• Associate's Degree in a related field.
• Strong counseling, educational, and community outreach skills.