Pays $19-$23/hr — $23k below the Counselor market median of ~$71k (12 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time clinical counselor at Decatur Correctional Center. Substance abuse and mental health services. Day shift. $19-$23/hr.
Join WESTCARE INC as a Clinical Counselor – Substance Abuse, Day Shift in Decatur, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $19 - $23/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with WESTCARE INC in Decatur, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The clinical counselor provides substance abuse and mental health programs, including assessments, individual counseling, and curriculum-based education groups. They are responsible for developing service plans, maintaining client files, and facilitating recovery support groups within a correctional facility.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a relevant clinical certification such as CADC, LCPC, CRADC, CSADC, or CMADC, or be able to obtain one within two years. A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or criminal justice is preferred along with two years of experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 16% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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