Carle Health·Peoria, Illinois
Provide evaluation, counseling, and therapeutic services to chemically dependent patients and their families. Develop individual treatment plans and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to ensure positive patient outcomes.
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is an important part of high-quality behavioral health services provided to both inpatients or/and outpatients of UnityPoint Health.
Foremost among the responsibilities listed below is the delivery of competent and professional services that are in accordance with the overall institutional goals and objectives, regulatory standards and requirements and their own professional ethical standards.
Reflects a commitment to compassionate, competent care delivered by the interdisciplinary team.
Care is provided through a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
A spirit of inquiry is encouraged and supported.
Evidence-driven protocols are utilized to assure reliable and consistent care.
The patients to be served may include adolescent, adult and geriatric.
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At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.
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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.
We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers.
We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.
Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $19.62per hour - $31.78per hour.
This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.
The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and specific certifications such as CADC, LSW, or LPC. Must possess a valid driver's license and BLS certification.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.