Behavioral Health Therapist - Substance Use

The DuPage County Health Department is excited to announce an opening for a Behavioral Health Therapist in our outpatient substance use program, providing primarily Level 1 and Level 2 outpatient substance use treatment
. In addition to outpatient substance use treatment, this position is part of the DuPage County Health Department’s Recovery Pod team, which delivers substance use recovery classes five days per week within the DuPage County Correctional Facility. These classes focus on addressing substance use, criminal and addictive thinking patterns, and preparing for successful reintegration back into the community. This position provides therapy and case management while promoting an integrated approach for mental health, physical health and substance use treatment.

Clients served are referred from our general outpatient program as well as the legal system.

This position works 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and may include up to two evenings per week until 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. This position is primarily based on our Wheaton campus (Linda

A. Kurzawa Community Center), though it includes providing treatment at our other public health center locations in DuPage County.

Depending on experience, the salary range for this position is as follows:

- Bachelor's degree: $45,967 to $53,967

- Master's degree & license (LSW, LPC): $51,075 to $65,000

- Clinical License (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT): $59,240 to $69,940

This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well‑being. As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, three weeks of vacation annually, paid sick time, and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life’s most important moments.

The position is pension‑eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
, making your financial future even brighter.

• Utilize evidence‑based practices to provide outpatient behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment to individuals, families, and or groups
• Provide assessments, treatment plans, and treatment to those presenting with substance use, co‑occurring, or other addictive behavioral disorders
• Address criminal and addictive thinking patterns through cognitive‑behavioral interventions and structured programming.
• Manage a client caseload and maintain regular contact with clients
• Monitor service delivery across providers including primary health, behavioral health, community health, dental and wellness recovery planning
• Support client participation in wellness classes and group sessions
• Provide referrals to community resources
• Participate in team‑based approach to provide high‑quality care
• Provide service coordination with criminal justice partners
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation and clinical records
• Develop discharge plans
• Meet established productivity standards
• Perform collaborative documentation (when applicable)
• Demonstrate independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions
• Participate in emergency activities as assigned
• Maintain required training, licensure and/or certification
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws
• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures
• Maintain availability to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours
• Maintain a schedule allowing flexibility, to include days and evenings and the ability to provide services at various locations within DuPage County, in order to meet the needs of clients

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related field
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification
• Two years of experience working with adults experiencing substance use issues and chronic mental illnesses

• The preferred candidate would have a master’s degree and an LPC, LCPC, LSW or LCSW or LMFT licensure with substance use treatment experience.
• The preferred candidate will also have good knowledge of the criminal justice system and ASAM criteria for treatment.
• Designated positions may be required to be bi‑lingual, English/Spanish speaking, based upon population served.

DuPage County Health Department is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.