Trauma and Addiction Mental Health Counselor

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