Trauma and Addiction Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Trauma and Addiction Mental Health Counselor

Location: Milan, IL

Position Type: Full-Time | Residential Clinical Setting

Work Location: On-site / In Person

Position Overview

A residential addiction treatment program in Milan, Illinois is seeking a Primary Counselor / Addiction Counselor to join its multidisciplinary clinical team.

This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative treatment environment with clinicians, medical professionals, case managers, and experiential therapy staff. The program provides individualized treatment for addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions while emphasizing evidence-based, holistic, and nature-based approaches to recovery.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct individual and group therapy.

· Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.

· Perform assessments and maintain clinical documentation.

· Provide crisis intervention and case management.

· Assist with discharge and continuing-care planning.

· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

· Utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing.

· Participate in experiential and nature-based therapy activities

Required Qualifications:

· Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related mental health field

· CADC only will be considered only with a strong background

· State licensure (LPC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) or  eligibility to obtain

· Experience using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, etc.)

· Willingness to facilitate experiential, holistic, and nature-based therapies

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural humility

· Ability to work in a residential setting with flexible hours

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications:

· Certification or training in EMDR, ART, DBT, or somatic therapies

· Background in residential or wilderness-based treatment programs

· Knowledge of holistic healing methods (yoga, qigong, mindfulness, sound therapy, guided imagery)

· Bilingual proficiency (especially Spanish) 

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental, Health, Life, Vision insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Health savings account

· Paid time off

· Parental leave

· Professional development assistance

 

 

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Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.