Substance Abuse Counselor (Recovery Works, 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 values—Compassion, Integrity, and Personalized Care—shape 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 team. In 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 You’ll 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
• Associate’s Degree Required; Bachelor’s or Master’s 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)