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Counselor Trainee (CADC) - Addiction Recovery

Carle Health

$23.05 - $38.49 / hr

United States, Illinois, Champaign

Nov 12, 2026

Overview

The Counselor in training, under the supervision of a clinical supervisor or their designee, will provide counseling services for persons with substance use disorders and their families. This individual is a person working towards CADC certification who is gaining supervised experience in providing counseling, education, and support to clients with substance abuse issues and their families.
Qualifications

Education Level	Field of Study
Associate's Degree	Related Field

Licenses/Certifications
Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) within 2 years - Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team. Knowledge of addiction, mental health, and substance use disorders

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, provide counseling services to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
Identify concerns and make referrals to others when needed with guidance and support from supervisor
Maintain accurate records and complete all forms, assessments and file management paperwork as directed
Facilitate and effectively utilize evidence-based practices in individual and group counseling settings

Department Specific Job Function
Complete ASAM based alcohol and drug assessments and develop treatment recommendations and plans with support of supervisor.
Helps patients and families identify resources in their community which support ongoing recovery journey

Non Essential Job Functions
Participate in staff meetings and training opportunities
Professionally communicate with referral sources and staff of partner agencies
Participate in weekly supervision with clinical leaders to review cases, receive feedback and enhance skills/knowledge as a provider.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet with Distinction designation, the nation's highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet designation.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $23.05per hour - $38.49per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.