Counselor (CADC) - Chemical Dependency

Aura Health
Aura Health

Other Engineering, Legal

Normal, IL, USA

Posted on Aug 16, 2026
Role Overview: This position provides care to individuals with substance use disorders in outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on evaluation, counseling, and therapeutic services.

Responsibilities Include

  • Assessing patients’ social, psychological, emotional, financial, cultural, and chemical abuse histories.
  • Developing individualized treatment plans and supporting positive outcomes.
  • Acting as a liaison with treatment networks and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Supporting patients and families through treatment, discharge, and aftercare planning.
  • Facilitating court-ordered programming and documenting care per guidelines.
  • Providing patient education on addiction, relapse prevention resources, and community support programs.
  • Participating in professional development, community education, and in-services.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Strong communication, assessment, and counseling skills.
  • Ability to educate patients and families about addiction and recovery resources.