Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

We’re Hiring : Counselor – Adult Criminal Justice and Treatment Services (ACJS)

Location : Illinois

Employment Type : Full-Time

Salary Range : $44,676 – $47,650 (based on experience and education)

Working at TASC : At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through the use of SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT™, we create a world where recovery, justice and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

About the ACJS Program

TASC’s Adult Criminal Justice and Treatment Services (ACJS) supports individuals struggling with substance use disorders. We provide services such as :

Screening and assessments

Treatment placement and monitoring

Support for insurance, ID, and employment resources

Client progress reporting and follow-up

Position Summary : Treatment Counselor

As a Counselor, you will provide direct clinical services to individuals with substance use disorders. This includes both one-on-one and group counseling. You will assess client needs, collaborate on treatment plans, monitor progress, and ensure all documentation and reporting are completed according to agency standards.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions

Complete behavioral health assessments

Develop and review individualized treatment plans

Monitor client progress toward treatment goals

Collaborate with internal staff and external partners

Participate in staff meetings and supervision

Complete all required documentation and reports

Meet weekly production and service goals

Our Ideal candidate :

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation
• Knowledge of the current ASAM placement criteria, DSM-V as it relates to substance-related disorders, and Code of Ethics for substance abuse professionals, or the ability to acquire the knowledge
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Floating Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Hybrid work schedule (three days in-office, two days remote)

How to Apply

Visit www.tasc.org to apply online.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected category under federal or state law.