Residential SUD Counselor (CADC/LSW/LPC) - Impact

Milwaukee Succeeds; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

403(b) plan

Disability & Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Alpharus Health seeks a Residential Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC, LPC, or LSW) in Lake Villa, IL to provide assessments, counseling, and case management within a residential program. The role requires a related Bachelor's degree, CADC or higher licensure, and at least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, delivering individual and group counseling, documenting progress, and supporting clients through recovery in a structured setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice
• Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements and preparing individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans
• Provide individual and group counseling and educational programs in accordance with treatment plans
• Document treatment and discharge plans and clients' progress and responses to treatment, as well as maintaining related records and charts
• Perform case management and contributing to client care monitoring
• Caseload typically includes some complex cases requiring more intensive services
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Counseling

Assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Alpharus Health seeks a Residential Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC, LPC, or LSW) in Lake Villa, IL to provide assessments, counseling, and case management within a residential program. The role requires a related Bachelor's degree, CADC or higher licensure, and at least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, delivering individual and group counseling, documenting progress, and supporting clients through recovery in a structured setting.