Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Illinois

A Substance Abuse Counselor plays a crucial role in the mental health industry by assisting individuals who are struggling with drug or alcohol addictions. They provide guidance and treatment plans to help these individuals recover and maintain a drug-free life. Their responsibilities include assessing clients' mental and physical health, formulating treatment plans, organizing group therapy sessions, and providing coping strategies. They may also work closely with family members to support the recovery process and facilitate family therapy sessions. Additionally, they track their clients' progress and readjust treatment plans as necessary.

Substance Abuse Counselors should possess a strong understanding of addiction and recovery principles, excellent communication skills, and compassion. They must also have the ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality. In terms of qualifications, they should have a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, although a master's degree is often preferred. They should also be certified in substance abuse counseling by a recognized body such as the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals. Prior to becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor, individuals might have experience as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Case Manager, which can provide valuable skills and insights for this role.

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Substance Abuse Counselor LPC

  • Palos Heights, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Responsibilities Provide substance abuse counseling services. Provide assigned patient counseling services and case management....

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

  • Aurora, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Provide patient intakes (biopsychosocial assessment), treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral...

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

  • Manteno, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Manteno, IL
  • 2 days ago

Provide patient intakes (biopsychosocial assessment), treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral...

Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Residential

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

Provide patient intakes (biopsychosocial assessment), treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral...

Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Knolls

  • Peoria, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Educational Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work, Addiction, Counseling, Psychology or a similar degree required within 2 years if incumbent has or plans to pursue a LCSW, LPC,...

Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC

  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

Description The Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction....

Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC

  • Normal, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 7 days ago

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!...

Addiction Counselor

  • Kankakee, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 10 days ago

counseling Desire to work with Adults in a residential team oriented substance abuse setting....

Substance Abuse Counselor II

  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 14 days ago

Provides individual and group therapy or counseling. Meets with assigned residents as necessary. Maintains and updates residents' records and documents program in charts....

Substance Abuse Counselor

  • Jacksonville, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Jacksonville, IL
  • 14 days ago

Facilitate didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions....

Substance Abuse Counselor, Sr.

  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 14 days ago

Our team is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor who is passionate about people and believes every individual deserves the best quality mental health care....

Addiction Counselor (T-S 8:30am-5pm)

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 15 days ago

Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care....

Internship - Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago

This includes but is not limited to comprehensive consultations, intake process and assessment, collaborative individualized treatment planning, continued stay reviews and individual/group therapy,...

Substance Abuse Counselor II (Outpatient) - Peoria, IL

  • Peoria, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 20 days ago

abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required Related work experience...

Substance Abuse Counselor II - Springfield, IL

  • Springfield, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 24 days ago

abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required Related work experience...

Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


Local
National
12,812,477
319,486

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Salary for Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Substance Abuse Counselors in Illinois offer the following education background
Master's Degree
55.3%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
Doctorate Degree
8.4%
Associate's Degree
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
High School or GED
2.8%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Substance Abuse Counselors in Illinois
4-6 years
31.4%
10+ years
23.7%
Less than 1 year
23.7%
1-2 years
10.9%
2-4 years
10.1%
None
0.3%



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