CADC - Counselor

Friend Family Health Center•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Counselor provides individual, group, and family counseling to women receiving residential substance use disorder treatment in the Harriet Tubman Program. The role supports clients throughout recovery by conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic interventions, maintaining timely clinical documentation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team. The position serves clients who may have complex substance use, behavioral health, family, housing, and other psychosocial needs. The Counselor provides treatment at the appropriate ASAM level of care, monitors client progress, responds to crises and behavioral or safety concerns, and supports clients in addressing recovery barriers and maintaining long-term stability. The role also coordinates with community providers and referral resources to support continuity of care and transitions from residential treatment. Candidates must have a CADC or obtain certification within two years of hire. The position requires moderate physical activity, which may include lifting 25–50 pounds and extended periods of standing or walking. There is minimal exposure to physical risk. The role also carries an occupational risk of TB exposure due to extensive community and patient contact; annual TB testing is required, subject to documented medical contraindications or religious objections. Employees who decline testing must wear a mask when deemed necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or completion of an accredited Addictions Studies program.
CADC certification required, or certification must be obtained within two years of hire.
Knowledge of DSM-V, ASAM, and substance use disorder treatment modalities.
Familiarity with Illinois DHS Rule 2060 and related documentation requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards governing substance use disorder treatment and client information.
Comply with annual TB testing unless a documented medical contraindication or religious objection applies; employees who decline testing must wear a mask when deemed necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing services to women with substance use disorders.
Experience working in residential substance use treatment.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling to women receiving residential substance use disorder treatment at the appropriate ASAM level of care.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to treatment and continuing-care recommendations.
Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans based on clients’ needs, strengths, progress, and recovery goals.
Complete progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, continued-stay documentation, discharge documentation, and other required clinical records in accordance with Illinois DHS Rule 2060 and applicable requirements.
Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups on substance use, relapse prevention, recovery skills, coping strategies, healthy decision-making, and other treatment needs.
Monitor client progress and adjust interventions and treatment goals as clinically appropriate.
Help clients identify barriers to recovery and develop practical strategies for stability and long-term recovery.
Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and appropriate clinical support when safety or behavioral concerns arise.
Collaborate with case management, medical, behavioral health, recovery support, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate client care.
Participate in Utilization Management Team meetings, case consultations, clinical supervision, staff meetings, and required training.
Coordinate with community providers and referral resources to support continuity of care and successful transitions from residential treatment.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in accordance with agency, funder, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
Respond promptly to clinical feedback, chart reviews, and requests for documentation corrections.
Maintain required productivity and performance standards.
Establish and maintain appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with clients.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with ethical standards governing substance use disorder treatment and client information.
Perform other duties as assigned.