CCBHC Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor; CADC)

CCBHC Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)

Job Category
:
Counselors/Social Workers

Requisition Number
: CCBHC
005241

• Posted :
  July 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.
COMMUNITY
! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services(MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently looking to fill a CCBHC Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)role at our
Merrionette Park
office.

SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $58,000
and$65,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for first-time employees with MFS! ($1,250 on the first paycheck and $1,250 after 6 months of employment).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to diagnose substance use disorders, evaluate clients' readiness for treatment. and determine the appropriate American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level of care.
• Clinical Counseling:
  
  Facilitate intensive outpatient (IOP) andoutpatientindividual, group, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Educate clients and their families about addiction, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
• Person-Centered Planning:
  Develop and update individualized treatment plans that integrate physical health and mental health goalsin accordance with Illinois CCBHC standards .
• Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR):
  Coordinate with medical staff to support clients receiving medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and other FDA-approved treatments.
• Crisis Intervention:
  Provide immediate support and de-escalation for clients experiencing overdose risk or acute withdrawal.
• Provide case management and aftercare planning to support long‑term recovery.
• Care Coordination:
  Collaborate withthe CCBHC treatment team, external providers, courts, and probation officers to support the client’s continuum of care.
• Documentation:
  
  Maintaintimelyandaccurateelectronic health records (EHR) in compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA standards.
• Effectively work with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) credential in good standing with the Illinois Certification Board,
  required.
• High School Diploma/GED,
  required.
• Minimum of 2,000 to 4,000 hours of supervised work experience in an addictions setting (depending on degree level),
  required.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records,
  required.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria for substance use disorder triage,
  required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field is strongly preferred to meet MHP/QMHP status,
  preferred.
• Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CRADC),
  preferred.
• 6,000 hours of supervised work (reduced with a college degree).
• Specialized training in services for adolescents/families (30 hours) and women/families (30 hours),
  preferred.
• Passing the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counseling (ADC) examination,
  preferred
  .
• Certified Advanced Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CAADC),
  preferred.
• Master’s Degree or higher in a behavioral science field with a clinical…