Substance Use and Treatment Services (SUTS) Counselor - Cermak

Pilsen Wellness Center

2 days ago

Chicago, Illinois$42KFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pilsen Wellness Center as a Substance Use Counselor – Full-Time, Chicago in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide culturally and logistical appropriate individual and/or group counseling sessions

Promote an effective recovery environment

Maintain timely and accurate documentation

Participate in supervision and case consultations

Requirements

Associates Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Strong documentation and organizational skills New certifiable staff must obtain IAODAPCA certification within two years of employment with PWC

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $42K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Pilsen Wellness Center in United States.

Key Skills

CounselingSubstance use treatmentIndividual treatment plansGroup counselingDocumentationCase managementCrisis interventionRecovery supportCare coordinationEthical standardsConfidentialityOrganizational skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use and Treatment Services (SUTS) Counselor - Cermak at Pilsen Wellness Center a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Pilsen Wellness Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($42k–$42k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Substance use treatment, Individual treatment plans, Group counseling, Documentation, Case management, Crisis intervention, Recovery support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will develop and implement individual treatment plans while facilitating therapeutic and rehabilitative services for participants. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating care with internal and external resources.

Benefits package: 403(b) Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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