
Counselor
Des Plaines, ILJob$25.75–31/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
Symetria Recovery provides outpatient substance use treatment, including medication-assisted treatment and individual and group therapy. The Counselor conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, provides counseling and case management, and coordinates referrals and aftercare. The role seeks a licensed or certified counselor with substance use counseling experience and knowledge of MAT/OTP regulations and treatment protocols.
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Full job description
Who We Are:
Symetria Recovery is the #1 outpatient rehab in Illinois and Texas. It started with three simple, yet game-changing core beliefs: Addiction is a disease; co-occurring mental health conditions should be addressed, and patients deserve respect, not judgement. Symetria Recovery provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in a welcoming outpatient setting. Unlimited clinical services are available to our patients under our bundled-service delivery model. Key services delivered through our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) licensure include MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual therapy, group therapy (IOP), 6-day-per-week nursing care, and ongoing aftercare. Most of our patients being provided medication receive Buprenorphine products, but they can also receive Methadone, and any other FDA-approved medication for addiction.
What You Will Do:
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Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' substance use history, current challenges, and treatment needs.
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Develop individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans in alignment with patient goals and clinical best practices.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatment plans, progress updates, and narrative notes in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
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Prepare and facilitate individual counseling sessions, guiding patients toward insight, accountability, and progress in recovery.
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Lead group counseling sessions to foster discussion, peer support, and the sharing of recovery strategies.
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Equip patients with coping skills and behavioral management techniques to sustain long-term recovery.
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Create comprehensive discharge plans that include aftercare treatment, relapse prevention strategies, and community-based supports.
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Coordinate referrals to medical, psychiatric, and specialized community services as needed.
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Deliver case management services to address the biopsychosocial needs of patients, ensuring continuity of care.
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Advocate on behalf of patients to secure access to necessary services, resources, and supports.
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Schedule, arrange, and track additional treatment or supportive services to promote recovery progress.
Who You Are:
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Licensed or certified as an LPC, LCPC, LCSW, LSW, or CADC in the state of employment.
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Knowledgeable of MAT/OTP federal regulations and treatment protocols.
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1–3 years of experience in substance use counseling.
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Proficient in group facilitation, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and evidence-based addiction treatment methods
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Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing counseling and case management.
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Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with staff and support patients through their recovery journey.
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Excellent verbal communication skills.
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Competent in using computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records.
Benefits Available to You:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
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401(k) with company match
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Life insurance
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Pet insurance
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CEU reimbursement and paid time for continuing education
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Licensure fee reimbursement
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Paid vacation and sick time
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Closed and paid major holidays
Compensation for this position is based on market analysis and will be determined by additional factors such as location/state, skills, years of experience, relevant credentials, and education. The posted compensation range for this role is $25.75-$31.00 per hour. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects all the factors previously outlined in conjunction with current market trends.
Come join a team that believes in and has a passion for providing personalized care to each individual that is a part of Symetria Recovery!
How this job compares
Set against the 1,862 open Counselor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25.75–31/hr
- Illinois median$20–25/hr41 hourly ranges
- US median$23–27/hr644 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $28.38/hr, is 19% above the Illinois median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the top quarter of Counselor hourly ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 64 open Counselor jobs in Illinois and 1,862 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- WestCare Foundation31 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (707 postings).
- Education
- 1,114 of the 1,862 open Counselor jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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