Crisis Substance Use Counselor (CADC) – Impactful Recovery

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; 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.

in Chicago, IL is seeking a Crisis Continuum of Care Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to provide substance use assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and care coordination for youth, adults, and families impacted by substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs. This role supports recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services while ensuring timely, accurate, audit-defensible documentation in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree qualifying as an Illinois MHP or QMHP preferred.
• CADC certification required or must be obtained within 1 year.
• Knowledge of Illinois MRSS / 590 standards preferred.
• Experience in community behavioral health crisis intervention preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and ongoing reassessments per requirements.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and discharge criteria.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling related to substance use and relapse prevention.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups on substance use, triggers, and coping skills.
• Maintain timely progress notes and documentation in the EHR; ensure regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree qualifying as an Illinois Mental Health Professional (MHP)

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certified. Or must obtain within 1 year.

Job description

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.

in Chicago, IL is seeking a Crisis Continuum of Care Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to provide substance use assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and care coordination for youth, adults, and families impacted by substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs. This role supports recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services while ensuring timely, accurate, audit-defensible documentation in