CADC Counselor - Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Job Description

Job Description

WE'RE HIRING

CADC Counselor – Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

(PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT A CURRENT CADC LICENSE)

PAY:  $21.00 – $26.50 per hour |      TYPE:  Full-Time

LOCATION:  Chicago, IL (West Side) — 4132 W. Madison Street

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. (GCC) is hiring 2  CADC Counselors to provide individual and group substance use disorder counseling to clients enrolled in our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), including clients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT). You'll conduct assessments, build treatment plans, and coordinate care as part of a supportive clinical team.

ABOUT GARFIELD COUNSELING CENTER

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. (GCC) is a Chicago-based substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment provider serving the West Side community. For years, we've delivered compassionate, evidence-based care to our clients — and we're growing our team to support new programs, expanded licensure, and the people who count on us every day.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide individual and group counseling to an assigned caseload of OTP clients
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and apply ASAM criteria to inform level-of-care decisions
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with clients, medical staff, and the Clinical Supervisor
• Monitor client progress, including engagement with medication-assisted treatment
• Coordinate care with GCC's Medical Director, nursing staff, and case management team
• Respond to client crises with appropriate intervention, safety planning, and referral
• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups on relapse prevention and recovery skills
• Maintain audit-ready documentation consistent with IDHS/DBHR and CARF standards

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred
• Current Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) credential through IAODAPCA required
• Prior experience in an OTP, MAT, or similarly regulated treatment setting strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria and medication-assisted treatment
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements under 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA
• Comfortable working within an EHR system for documentation and billing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in a clinical office setting, facilitating individual and group sessions in person, with some exposure to clients in acute distress or crisis.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to join our team? Apply today through Indeed, or reach out to Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. directly at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.