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JobsCounselor JobsHealthcare Jobs in IllinoisCertified Counselor (52777)

Pays $23.08-$24.62/hr — $25k below the Counselor market median of ~$76k (20 jobs)

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WESTCARE
Sheridan, Illinois

Certified Counselor (52777)

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 45m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time substance abuse counselor at Sheridan Correctional Center. Day shift. $23.08-$24.62/hr.

Join WESTCARE INC as a Certified Counselor – Substance Abuse in Sheridan, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $23.08 - $24.62/hr.

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join WESTCARE INC as a Certified Counselor – Substance Abuse.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for delivering clinical substance abuse treatment, including conducting assessments and developing comprehensive service plans for clients. They also facilitate curriculum-based education groups and maintain accurate, confidential client records in accordance with agency policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a clinical certification such as CADC, LPC, LCPC, or equivalent, and possess at least two years of experience in substance abuse counseling. A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's or master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingClinical assessmentTreatment planningRelapse preventionMotivational interviewingCrisis interventionCase managementDocumentationConflict resolutionCognitive skills trainingGroup facilitationConfidentiality complianceTime managementComputer literacyInterpersonal communication

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 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 20 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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