Counselor - Substance Use Treatment (SUPR Programs)

Job Summary The Counselor provides individual, group, and family counseling services to women receiving residential treatment for substance use disorders within the Harriet Tubman Program. This position supports clients throughout their recovery journey by conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic interventions, maintaining timely clinical documentation, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, recovery-focused, and comfortable working with individuals who may have complex substance use, behavioral health, family, housing, and other psychosocial needs. Candidates must possess a CADC or obtain CADC certification within two (2) years of hire. Job Duties Provide individual, group, and family counseling services to women receiving residential substance use disorder treatment at the appropriate ASAM level of care. Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to appropriate treatment and continuing-care recommendations. Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans based on each client's needs, strengths, progress, and recovery goals. Complete progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, continued-stay documentation, discharge documentation, and other required clinical records in accordance with Illinois DHS Rule 2060 and applicable regulatory requirements. Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups addressing substance use, relapse prevention, recovery skills, coping strategies, healthy decision-making, and other identified treatment needs. Monitor client progress and adjust interventions and treatment goals as clinically appropriate. Support clients in identifying barriers to recovery and developing practical strategies for maintaining stability and long-term recovery. Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and appropriate clinical support when client safety or behavioral concerns arise.
Collaborate with case management, medical, behavioral health, recovery support, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care. Participate in Utilization Management Team (UMT) meetings, case consultations, clinical supervision, staff meetings, and required training. Coordinate with community providers and other referral resources as appropriate to support continuity of care and successful transitions from residential treatment. Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, funder, accreditation, and regulatory standards. Respond promptly to clinical feedback, chart reviews, and requests for documentation corrections. Maintain required productivity and performance standards. Establish and maintain appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with clients. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards governing substance use disorder treatment and client information. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human services or completion of an accredited Addictions Studies program. CADC certification required or must be obtained within two (2) years of hire. Experience providing services to women with substance use disorders is preferred. Experience working in residential substance use treatment is strongly preferred. Experience providing services to women with substance use disorders is preferred. Knowledge of DSM-V, ASAM, and substance use disorder treatment modalities. Familiarity with Illinois DHS Rule 2060 and related documentation requirements. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred. Physical Requirements Moderate physical activity may include lifting 25–50 lbs. May require extended periods of standing or walking. Minimal exposure to physical risk. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS This

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and /or assign tasks deemed as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS (The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses, and mental demands.) Compensation & Benefits Non
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$50,500 CADC

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52,000 Compr