Counselor- Substance Use Disorder Program
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Job Description
Substance Use disorders are an epidemic in our community and we are searching for compassionate, reliable, highly motivated counselors to make a difference in the lives of those who are affected daily by substance use disorders.
Duties would include providing counseling for individuals, families and/or other groups regarding substance use issues. This includes screening, assessment, treatment planning and facilitating individual and group sessions, as well as communicating with the courts, probation, and other referral sources and completing necessary paperwork. The Counselor would comply with surveys, site visits, and all applicable rules and regulations.
Candidate must possess a high school diploma, a bachelors degree and/or experience is preferred. Possessing or having the ability to obtain certification (within 2 years) as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) is required. Candidate must be able to pass all required background checks and posses a valid driver's license is required.
** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will provide individual and group counseling sessions for individuals affected by substance use disorders. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining communication with courts and referral sources.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience preferred. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) certification within two years are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 16% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $57k (middle half $53k–$67k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Illinois | 604 active | 13,563 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 16% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment604 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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