Crisis Continuum CADC - Flexible Substance Use Counselor

Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid Sick Time

12 Paid Holidays

Medical

Vision

403(b) Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Family medical leave

Job summary

Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc. is seeking a Crisis Continuum of Care Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our Behavioral Health team in Chicago, IL.

The CADC provides assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and care coordination across MRSS, Crisis Stabilization, and 590 programs with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. This on-site, full-time role requires CADC certification (or within 1 year), a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree qualifying as an Illinois Mental Health Professional (MHP); QMHP preferred.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) required or must obtain within 1 year.
• Knowledge of Illinois MRSS / 590 standards preferred.
• Experience in community behavioral health crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and ongoing reassessments per program and regulatory requirements.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, interventions, and discharge criteria.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling related to substance use, relapse prevention, recovery support, coping skills, and behavior change.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups focused on substance use, triggers, decision making, healthy relationships, harm reduction, and wellness.
• Maintain timely and accurate progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, discharge summaries, and related clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers, including therapists, case managers, medical staff, schools, probation, child welfare, and community partners.
• Support crisis response, safety planning, and linkage to higher or lower levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Provide expertise and consultation to multidisciplinary staff regarding substance use disorders, evidence-based treatment approaches, and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
• Support staff with substance use screening, brief interventions, motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, safety planning, and overdose prevention education.
• Assist individuals and families with linkage and coordination to substance use treatment services, including detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient services, MAT, recovery support services, and community resources.
• Provide education and psychoeducation to individuals, families, and staff regarding substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention, and stigma reduction.
• Serve as the primary Substance Use Specialist for the Crisis Continuum of Care and remain available to provide consultation to MRSS team members and all Crisis Continuum of Care staff as operational needs require.
• Monitor client engagement, attendance, treatment progress, and barriers to participation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

CADC certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

Job description

Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc. is seeking a Crisis Continuum of Care Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our Behavioral Health team in Chicago, IL.

The CADC provides assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and care coordination across MRSS, Crisis Stabilization, and 590 programs with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. This on-site, full-time role requires CADC certification (or within 1 year), a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field, and knowledge of