Job Description:

Co‑Occurring Disorder Counselor / Therapist

Location: Serving Morgan County
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Role

This is a newly created position due to growth within our Recovery Services team—an exciting opportunity to help expand access to care in Morgan County and make a real difference in people’s lives.

If you’re passionate about supporting individuals facing both mental health and substance use challenges, and you enjoy working in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment, we’d love to meet you!

As a Co‑Occurring Disorder Counselor/Therapist at Centerstone, you’ll be a key member of a multidisciplinary team focused on person‑centered, strengths‑based care. You’ll provide therapy, support recovery goals, collaborate with families and community partners, and help individuals build meaningful, sustainable lives.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, high‑quality mental health and substance use counseling using evidence‑based practices

• Deliver co‑occurring services within a coordinated, team‑based care model (ACT)

• Partner with individuals to set, track, and achieve personalized recovery goals

• Create and update individualized treatment plans alongside clients and their support systems

• Support crisis intervention efforts, including assessment and coordination of resources

• Educate individuals and families on mental health symptoms, substance use, medications, and recovery strategies

• Help individuals access community resources such as housing, employment, and supportive services

• Facilitate skill‑building related to independent living, employment readiness, education, and self‑care

• Collaborate closely with teammates, supervisors, and community partners

• Maintain timely, accurate documentation using collaborative documentation practices

• Provide telehealth services as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field

• Active Illinois licensure: LPC, LSW, LCPC, or LCSW

• Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) certification through the Illinois Credentialing Board, including one of the following:

  • CADC, CRADC

  • RADC or RADC‑P

  • CCJP, CCDP, CCDP‑D, CRAADC

Preferred

• Co‑Occurring Disorder credential

• Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and ability to communicate clearly

• Interest in program development and continuous improvement

Pay & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being—professionally and personally.

Compensation

• CADC: $22.00 – $22.50/hour

• LPC or LSW (IL): $61,000 – $64,000/year

• LCPC or LCSW (IL): $68,000 – $72,000/year
  (Based on licensure and experience)

Benefits Include

• 29 days of paid time off

• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (based on program requirements)

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match

• Company‑paid basic life insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)

Ready to make a meaningful difference?
Apply today and help us build a healthier, more hopeful future.

Illinois Applicant Notice

As part of our talent review process, we may use technology, including AI‑assisted tools, to help organize and review applicant information. These tools support our recruiting team; all hiring decisions involve human review and judgment. Centerstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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.