Associate Counselor

Job Description:

Associate Counselor

Centerstone of Illinois

Department: Residential- Recovery Services

Full-Time | Monday - Friday| Quincy, IL

Make a Difference Every Day

Centerstone is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Counselor to join our Residential Treatment team in Quincy, Illinois. In this role, you will support individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges by helping them build the skills, confidence, and stability needed for long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

Working under the supervision of a Qualified Addiction Professional, you will provide therapeutic services, facilitate groups, assist with treatment planning, and play a vital role in helping clients achieve their recovery goals.

If you are passionate about behavioral health and looking to grow your counseling career in a supportive, mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO
• Pay $19.00 - $21.50
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (When applicable)

What You'll Do

Client Care & Treatment Services

• Assist in conducting client screenings and assessments under clinical supervision.
• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups, group counseling sessions, family conferences, and individual counseling sessions.
• Support clients through the recovery and transition process, including discharge planning and aftercare coordination.
• Respond appropriately to client crises and follow established agency protocols.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Complete treatment plans, plan updates, progress notes, transition plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with state and agency regulations.
• Ensure documentation is reviewed and countersigned by a Qualified Addiction Professional when required.
• Resolve charting and documentation deficiencies within established timelines.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in clinical staffing meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team discussions.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, referral sources, and colleagues.
• Adhere to ethical standards, agency policies, and professional best practices.
• Meet direct service and productivity expectations.

Professional Development

• Complete required annual training and continuing education in accordance with ASAM guidelines and agency requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and clinical excellence.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of counseling, case management, and rehabilitation principles related to mental health and substance use treatment.
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment approaches and recovery-oriented care.
• Ability to effectively facilitate individual and group interventions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to ethical practice and person-centered care.

Qualifications

Illinois Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or Associate's Degree required.
• Must obtain a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential in accordance with Illinois Administrative Rule Part 2060 within two years of hire and maintain renewal requirements.
• Must meet state requirements for counselor registration, supervision, and professional development.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.