Counselor (53007)
Listed compensation
$17.95-$21.54/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join WestCare as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, IL, USA.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $17.95 - $21.54/hr.
- Benefits available (see link)
- Nonprofit employer - PSLF eligible
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join WestCare as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Sheridan Correctional Center.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor is responsible for conducting client assessments, developing comprehensive service plans, and facilitating curriculum-based education groups focused on substance abuse recovery. They must also maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with confidentiality laws and agency policies.
Requirements
Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma and either hold or be working toward a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work in a correctional environment, and the capacity to pass background and drug screenings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Substance Use Disorder Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k 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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