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Alpharus Health
Springfield, Illinois

Counselor Supervisor (CADC)

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.85-$32.28/hr

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.

Posted 1mo ago

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

Counselor Supervisor Responsibilities

Completes comprehensive assessment of client’s substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and prepares individualized developmentally appropriate treatment plan.

Conducts individual and group counseling sessions; documents treatment and discharge plans, progress notes, and responses to treatment.

In addition to the duties of a counselor (60% direct care), supervises counselors and direct care staff; guides and directs activities and operations of assigned treatment program.

  • Plans and schedules work time and caseload for assigned staff, and audits client records and documentation.
  • Serves as a resource to assigned staff in identifying and resolving complex cases.
  • Responsible for orienting, training, and developing assigned staff.
  • Assists in developing policies and procedures, interpreting and enforcing the same.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or substance use counseling; or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in the substance use field.

Minimum credential of a CADC required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information, provide counseling and direct the work of others.

Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.

Ability to respond to telephones and pages and hear speech.

Ability to use a keyboard and monitor display to receive, retrieve and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

Range begins at $27.85/hr - $32.28/hr

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 Counselor Supervisor conducts comprehensive assessments and provides direct individual and group counseling services to clients. Additionally, they supervise clinical staff, manage caseloads, and ensure the effective operation of the treatment program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess a minimum of three years of experience in substance use treatment. A CADC credential is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingClinical assessmentTreatment planningStaff supervisionCrisis interventionCase managementTraining and developmentPolicy developmentIndividual counseling

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 28% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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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401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
34% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
PSLF eligible
20% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alpharus Health

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee wellness program
Employee assistance programs
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid by Alpharus
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
18 paid time off days per year