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Apis Services Inc·Woodridge, Illinois

$22 - $24/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide chemical dependency counseling services through the assessment, design, and implementation of treatment plans for patients and their families. Deliver group and individual counseling, community support, and crisis intervention for clients with substance use disorders.

❤️ make an impact every day

Counselor i

📍 Abraxas Youth and Family Services - Woodridge Interventions

2221 64th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517

🕒 Full-Time

💲 22.00-24.00/hour

💵 DailyPay Available

Looking for more than just a job?

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About abraxas youth and family services

For more than 30 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why join our team?

  • 💰 competitive pay & benefits
  • Competitive Compensation
  • DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Company-Paid Training
  • 🎓 career growth & development
  • Paid Training Programs
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Certification Opportunities
  • Leadership Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
  • ❤️ meaningful work that matters
  • Make a Difference Every Day
  • Support Individuals and Families
  • Build Meaningful Relationships
  • Strengthen Communities
  • Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What you’ll do

As a Counselor, in conjunction with supervisor and treatment team, you will provide chemical dependency counseling services to patients and their families/collaterals through assessment and design, implementation, and revision of treatment plan. And, you will and provide group and individual counseling, community support, case coordination and crisis intervention services to clients with a primary substance use disorder diagnosis.

Responsibilities

include, but not limited to:

Complete assessment of each client

Initiate and sustain each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment.

Develop a comprehensive service plan for each client.

Provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups.

Who we’re looking for

You may be a great fit if you are: ✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required

• IAODAPCA certification CADC, or above. LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC.

Other Qualifications

  • Ability to promote positive behavior and manage resistant behavior.
  • Physical ability to safely and effectively manage aggressive behavior.
  • Assertiveness, confidence and leadership abilities.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • At least twenty-one (21) years of age
  • Must have a valid Driver's License
  • Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
  • Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
  • Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
  • Schedule
  • Full-Time
  • Varied shifts
  • Physical requirements
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

🌟 apply today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About our organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal opportunity employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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Requirements

Requires IAODAPCA certification (CADC or above) or a professional license such as LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and pass comprehensive background checks and physical exams.

  • professional certificate
  • Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Leadership
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavior Management
  • Oral Communication
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Case Coordination
  • Chemical Dependency Counseling

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Compensation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • DailyPay
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Company-Paid Training

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $24/hr
Location
Woodridge, Illinois
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Apis Services Inc

Apis Services, Inc. was created in August 2017 as a subsidiary of Inperium, Inc. The Purpose of Apis Services is to function as the entity that provides the Shared Service offerings to Inperium and its affiliates allowing these entities to advance their mission & vision; focus...

Salary listed on 201 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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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.

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