Licensed Substance Use Counselor — MAT & Recovery Care

Symetria Recovery; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Pet insurance

CEU reimbursement

Licensure fee reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Symetria Recovery in Illinois is seeking a licensed substance use counselor for our outpatient MAT-focused program. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and lead individual and group counseling sessions.

You must hold LPC/LCPC/LCSW/LSW/CADC licensure in the state and have 1–3 years of experience, with proficiency in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified as an LPC, LCPC, LCSW, LSW, or CADC in the state of employment.
• Knowledgeable of MAT/OTP regulations and treatment protocols.
• 1–3 years of experience in substance use counseling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patients’ substance use history and needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with goals and best practices.
• Maintain documentation of treatment plans, progress, and notes.
• Lead individual counseling sessions and group counseling.
• Equip patients with coping skills for long-term recovery.
• Create discharge plans with aftercare and relapse prevention.
• Coordinate referrals to medical and community services as needed.
• Deliver case management to ensure continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients to access required services.
• Schedule and track additional treatment or supportive services.

Skills

LPC/LCPC/LCSW/LSW/CADC licensure

Group facilitation

Motivational interviewing

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Evidence-based addiction treatment

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

LPC/LCPC/LCSW/LSW/CADC licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Symetria Recovery in Illinois is seeking a licensed substance use counselor for our outpatient MAT-focused program. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and lead individual and group counseling sessions.

You must hold LPC/LCPC/LCSW/LSW/CADC licensure in the state and have 1–3 years of experience, with proficiency in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and EMR systems.