Counselor I

Job overview

The Counselor I role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with varied shifts. Compensation starts at $21 per hour. Abraxas Youth & Family Services describes a mission of supporting people in achieving independence, confidence, and success; this position supports clients with a primary substance use disorder diagnosis. Working with a supervisor and treatment team, the counselor assesses clients, develops and revises service plans, provides individual and group counseling, and offers community support, case coordination, and crisis intervention. The work supports client participation in treatment and progress toward recovery goals.

What you'll do

• Assess clients
• initiate and sustain motivation to participate in treatment
• develop comprehensive service plans
• provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups
• provide chemical dependency counseling to clients and families or collaterals
• provide community support, case coordination, and crisis intervention.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

counselor i

chicago il

abraxas youth & family services

southwood interventions

substance use disorder

chemical dependency counseling

individual counseling

group counseling

case coordination

crisis intervention

starting at $21/hour

varied shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• DailyPay
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• wellness programs
• referral bonuses
• company-paid training
• professional development and certification opportunities
• leadership development and career advancement.

Why this role

Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available for employees who want to pick up additional shifts.

About the employer

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.