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Youth Outreach Services

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Pay: $47,000–$58,000/yr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Warrenville, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 21 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$25,354 / year median in Illinois

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Department:

Juvenile Justice Location:

Warrenville, IL 60555

Address:

Temporarily based at 3825 Campton Hills Rd, St. Charles, IL 60175 . This position will transition in a few months to its permanent location in Warrenville, IL (30W200 W Ferry Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555) .

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-5:30 pm

Salary:

$47,000 to $58,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Position Overview:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides intake screening, assessments, and support services to youth admitted to Reception and Classification Units within the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Responsibilities:

Completes assessment and screening process on youth entering the Reception and Classification Unit as well as any additional youth as assigned Participates in case consultation and planning as assigned Participates in multi-disciplinary staff meetings as assigned Facilitates referral and discharge recommendations Conducts educational and therapeutic groups for youth as assigned Record keeping/documentation for assessment and screening tools as well as assigned group activities Case management and coordination Participates in staff growth and development activities

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required Master's degree preferred CADC required within 2 years Familiarity with DSM-5 preferred Knowledge of chemical abuse and dependence diagnosis criteria Knowledge of substance abuse disorders

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Benefits, Full-time:

Health, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Short/Long-Term Disability options 403(b) Retirement Paid Time off (PTO) Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position) Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness YOS is an E-Verify participating employer Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace, and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment. Youth Outreach Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.