Substance Abuse Counselor - Correctional Recovery & Impact

WestCare Foundation, Inc.; Lincoln (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation, Inc. is seeking a full-time practitioner at Logan Correctional Facility to provide substance abuse program services for clients. The role includes assessments, counseling, service planning, and education groups within an institutional setting.

You will maintain client records, coordinate activities, and promote treatment engagement while adhering to confidentiality requirements and program policies.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors degree preferred; High School diploma required.
• CADC certification or completion within two years if not yet certified.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients using required tools and document outcomes.
• Motivate clients to participate in treatment and engage via individual counseling.
• Develop service plans with client input and treatment goals.
• Deliver daily education groups on TC concepts, relapse prevention, and related topics.
• Support self-help groups like AA/NA and maintain client records.
• Schedule activities and ensure confidentiality of client information.
• Submit weekly client data for WestCare database and participate in staff training.

Skills

Client assessment

Motivation and engagement

Service planning

Group facilitation

Documentation

Confidentiality

Team coordination

Education

Master's or bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Job description

WestCare Foundation, Inc. is seeking a full-time practitioner at Logan Correctional Facility to provide substance abuse program services for clients. The role includes assessments, counseling, service planning, and education groups within an institutional setting.

You will maintain client records, coordinate activities, and promote treatment engagement while adhering to confidentiality requirements and program policies.