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Pays $19-$23/hr — Counselor market median is ~$78k (22 jobs)

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WESTCARE
Decatur, Illinois

Clinical Counselor (52759)

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time day shift clinical counselor at a correctional facility. Provides substance abuse and mental health counseling. Decatur, IL.

Join WestCare as a Clinical Counselor – Substance Abuse & Mental Health in Decatur, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $19.00 - $23.00/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join WestCare as a Clinical Counselor – Substance Abuse & Mental Health.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides substance abuse and mental health treatment programs, including assessments, service planning, and curriculum-based education groups. They are responsible for maintaining client records, facilitating self-help groups, and developing post-release plans within an institutional environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a relevant clinical certification such as CADC, LCPC, CRADC, CSADC, or CMADC, or be able to obtain one within two years. A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or criminal justice is preferred along with at least two years of experience with offender populations.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingMental health assessmentTreatment planningGroup facilitationCrisis interventionCase managementDocumentationMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionConflict resolutionCognitive skills trainingConfidentiality complianceTime managementComputer literacyInterpersonal skills

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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

Benefits analysis: Compared to 22 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About WESTCARE

Individual and Family Services
Henderson, NV
1,001-5,000 employees
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