Job detail
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC, LSW, or LPC)
Gateway Foundation Inc
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/24/2026
Location
Lake County, Illinois
Salary
$26 - $32 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The certified substance abuse counselor is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and preparing individualized treatment plans. They provide individual and group counseling, document treatment progress, and perform case management.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and current certification as a substance abuse counselor or higher licensure. A minimum of 2 years of experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling is required.
bachelor degreeTeamworkCase ManagementCommunicationDocumentationTreatment PlanningIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingProfessional GrowthDiversityInclusionMental Health CounselingSubstance Abuse CounselingEquityClient AssessmentEducational ProgramsClient Care Monitoring
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Wellness Program
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Training & Development Programs
- Clinical Supervision
- Paid Company Holidays
- eLearning Access