Outpatient Counselor-Evening Hours (CADC)

Job Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Outpatient Addiction Counselor to work our Evening Outpatient Program. The Addiction Counselor will provide high-quality clinical services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing fluctuating caseloads in a fast-paced outpatient setting while maintaining fidelity to ethical standards and clinical best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide individual and group counseling services to clients enrolled in outpatient addiction treatment programs.

- Manage a fluctuating caseload while maintaining timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency, state, and funding guidelines.

- Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans.

- Conduct ongoing risk assessments and adjust treatment goals as clinically appropriate.

- Facilitate relapse prevention, life skills, and recovery education groups.

- Collaborate with internal team members, referral sources, and external providers to coordinate care.

- Participate in weekly clinical supervision, staff meetings, and training sessions.

- Maintain client records in the electronic health record (EHR) system in accordance with HIPAA and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

- Required: CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or equivalent state certification/licensure.

- Preferred: Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in substance use treatment, including outpatient settings.

- Demonstrated ability to manage large and diverse caseloads effectively.

- Strong understanding of DSM-5, ASAM criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities.

- Proficiency in electronic documentation systems

- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

- Experience working with diverse populations and culturally competent practices. Work Environment:

- Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines and multiple priorities.Company Description

The South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse has been providing affordable and effective chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation to residents of the greater Chicago Southland community for over fifty years.

Full-time