Clinical Supervisor (CADC, LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC)
Listed compensation
$70k-$97k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and nights and shift pattern.
Job Description
Who Is Alpharus Health?
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing.
Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
Why Join Us?
Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results.
By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth.
When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Location: Springfield Residential - 2200 Lake Victoria Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
Residential Center - Adult Male and Female population
Work Schedule
Mon - Friday, 9AM - 5PM; also includes 1 evening shift and rotating weekends
Substance Use Clinical Supervisors Are Responsible For
Providing clinical supervision to staff responsible for delivering services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders
Overseeing client services and ensuring compliance with established program standards and service delivery objectives
- Auditing client records
- Assisting in interviewing, selecting, evaluating, scheduling and disciplining assigned staff
- Orienting and training staff
- Serving as a resource to assigned staff in identifying and resolving complex case problems
- Assuming client caseload in response to work load or staffing shortages
- Other duties as assigned
- Supervises assigned staff in hospital settings pursuant to a federal grant
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field required
Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required
3 -5 years of clinical experience in the treatment of substance abuse with at least 1 year of supervisory experience is required
Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Compensation (based on experience and credentials):
Range begins at $70,000 - $97,498/year
Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.
Benefits at Alpharus
Health and Wellness:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
- Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Flexibility and Time Off:
- 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
- 9 paid company holidays
- Work-life-balance
Personal Development:
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical oversight to staff delivering mental health and substance use services while ensuring compliance with program standards. They are also responsible for training, evaluating, and scheduling staff, as well as managing complex case resolutions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess a current CADC, LPC, or LSW license. A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in substance abuse treatment, including at least one year of supervisory experience, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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