Counselor (51622)
$39,936–$48,672 year
On-site · Lincoln, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Deliver substance abuse treatment programs and educational curricula for clients, including completing assessments, developing individual service plans with client input, and providing daily treatment groups on therapeutic communities, relapse prevention, stages of change, and related topics. Facilitate self-help groups (e.g., AA/NA), coordinate documentation and confidentiality in client records, and support quality assurance activities. Participate in required staff training and maintain licensure/licensure-related obligations (CADC-credentialing or eligibility within two years) while adhering to ethical standards. Education: Masters or BA preferred; HS diploma or equivalent required. This role requires clinical engagement in a correctional setting and a strong focus on organizational and interpersonal skills; duties include coordinating assessments, treatment planning, education groups, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Clinical Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) from IAODAPCA or meet the requirements within two years and work under direct supervision until requirements are met
- Must pass background check and OIG LEIE clearance
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening
- Education: Masters or bachelors degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
- Must obtain CPR certification, first aid certification, and annual tuberculosis test; ability to obtain and maintain clearance from Illinois Department of Corrections
- Must have or obtain professional ethics aligned with organization
- Experience with offender populations and substance abuse assessment tools; intake/assessment experience preferred
- Knowledge of therapeutic community concepts and relapse prevention
- Bilingual preferred
- Strong organizational, documentation, and computer skills
- Ability to work in an institutional setting and maintain confidentiality
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