Substance Abuse Counselor Vandalia

About Recovery Works Healing Center

Recovery Works Healing Center is a purpose-driven provider of behavioral health services dedicated to empowering individuals facing addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges. Through compassionate comprehensive and personalized care we guide clients from darkness into light with evidence-based treatments supportive housing and youth-focused services. Our vision is to create a community where everyone has access to the resources needed to achieve recovery resilience and holistic well-being.

Our valuesCompassion Integrity and Personalized Careshape every aspect of our work and ensure we provide the highest quality support to those we serve.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and client-focused Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Clinical Services this full-time exempt role you will provide direct clinical care to individuals experiencing substance use disorders supporting them through therapeutic services treatment planning and recovery-oriented interventions. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on client recovery within a compassionate mission-driven environment.

What Youll Do

Client & Clinical Support

• Conduct assessments individual group and family counseling psychoeducation urinalysis and therapeutic behavioral services within licensure and supervision limits.
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team.
  
• Support clients in skill development relapse prevention and symptom management.
  
• Provide referrals and connect clients with community resources (housing employment healthcare peer recovery supports).
  
• Assist clients with navigating medical psychiatric and social service systems.
  
• Respond to crises using de-escalation techniques and assist in safety planning under supervision.
  
• Collaborate with case managers therapists referral sources and family members to ensure continuity of care.
  

Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate documentation of services assessments and treatment plans in compliance with HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2 and organizational standards.
  
• Participate in clinical supervision team meetings and case reviews.
  
• Uphold ethical standards professional boundaries and organizational policies.
  
• Engage in professional development and training including supervision required for licensure.
  

Requirements

• Must be able to work one of the following shifts:
  
• Monday Wednesday Thursday: 8am-5pm; Tuesday Friday: 11am-8pm
  
• Monday to Friday 12pm-9pm
  
• Associates Degree Required; Bachelors or Masters Degree in Behavioral Science Preferred
  
• Current/Active LCDC II Required; LCDC III LICDC or LICDC-CS Preferred
  
• Knowledge of substance use and co-occurring disorders recovery models and therapeutic principles.
  
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office telehealth platforms).
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
  
• Paid Time Off (Vacation Sick & Public Holidays)
  
• Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)