Addiction Recovery Counselor; state licensed

Licensed Addiction Recovery & Clinical Counselor

Full Time (Part-time considered) – State Licensed

Pay rate: $58,000 to $73,000 per year full time (based on qualifications)

Reporting to the Pathway Counseling Director, you will provide Christ-centered, clinically informed counseling to men's residential recovery clients, community clients, couples, families, and ministry staff. You will play a key role in delivering direct client care and shaping Pathway's whole-person approach to restoration.

• Direct Clinical Care: Provide individual and group therapy within our men’s residential recovery program, as well as outpatient individual, marriage, and family counseling for community clients (maintaining an average of 24–28 sessions per week).
• Assessment & Planning: Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, establish DSM diagnoses, and create tailored, measurable treatment plans using evidence-based clinical interventions integrated with biblical truth.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain timely, confidential, and thorough documentation using Therapy Notes, Mission Tracker, and related systems.
• Collaboration: Partner with pastors, physicians, caseworkers, and internal multidisciplinary care teams to deliver holistic care.
• Program Development: Contribute to the ongoing growth and refinement of Pathway’s residential counseling framework alongside ministry leadership.

• Faith & Alignment: Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and full alignment with Pathway’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Statement of Faith.
• Licensure: Active Illinois license as an LPC, LCPC, LCSW
  , or doctoral-level clinician (PsyD, PhD).
• Specialized Training: EMDR trained (or willing to pursue EMDR training).
• Experience: Proven success in clinical counseling, addiction recovery, and case management.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment capabilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, crisis intervention expertise, and proficiency with EHR software.

At Pathway, you'll be part of a supportive, relationally driven team environment that values spiritual growth, honest communication, and healthy team dynamics—all while directly impacting lives through gospel-centered care.