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JobsCounselor JobsHealthcare Jobs in IllinoisSubstance Use Counselor

Pays $19.23-$23.16/hr — Substance Use / Addiction Counselor market median is ~$49k (50 jobs)

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Alpharus Health
Lake Villa, Illinois

Substance Use Counselor

CounselorIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Residential substance use counselor. Shift differentials. Various shifts including weekends and nights. Lake Villa, IL.

Join Alpharus Health as a Substance Use Counselor – Shift Differentials in Illinois, United States. Who is Alpharus Health? Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $19.23 - $23.16/hr.
  • 18 days PTO.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
  • Employee wellness program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No call required.

This position offers no call requirements, student loan benefits. Work with Alpharus Health in Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for facilitating group and individual counseling sessions while documenting client progress and treatment responses. They also ensure client safety, monitor medication self-administration, and manage daily activities within the residential facility.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling. Experience working with specific populations in a residential treatment setting is also required.

Qualifications

Education
High school

Key Skills

Group counselingIndividual counselingCrisis interventionDocumentationClient monitoringMedication administrationSafety managementBehavioral healthSubstance abuse counselingTreatment planningCase managementClient transportationRecord keepingTherapeutic support

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Substance Use / Addiction Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
18 paid time off days per year
9 paid company holidays
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Employee wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
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