Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Alcohol/Drug Counselor Intern

  • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs....

In Person Internship

Social Service Specialist - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

  • Ascension
  • Maywood, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Maywood, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

We Are Hiring Location: Westchester, IL Facility: Presence Behavioral Health Department/Specialty: Outpatient Addiction Services Schedule: Day | Full Time Salary: $23.18 -$32.32 per hour What You Will...

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Specialist Social Services - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

  • Ascension
  • Maywood, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago

We Are Hiring Location: Westchester, IL Facility: Presence Behavioral Health Department/Specialty: Outpatient Addiction Services Schedule: Day | Full Time Salary: $23.18 -$32.32 per hour What You Will...

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Substance Abuse Counselor II (Outpatient)

  • Gateway Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Abuse Counselors (CADC, LPC or LSW) are responsible for: Completing comprehensive assessments of clients substance abuse history and treatment requirements and preparing individualized, developmentally...

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Substance Abuse Counselor LPC

  • Ascension Health
  • Broadview, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Broadview, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Administer individual and group therapy. Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations. Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions....

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Substance Abuse Counselor

  • Gateway Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm Residential Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for: Preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and...

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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (LSW or LPC)

  • Gateway Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday from 2:00pm-10:00pm Residential (LPC or LSW) Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for: Completing comprehensive assessments of clients substance abuse history...

In Person

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC or LSW o

  • Gateway Foundation, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Work Schedule:Sunday through Thursday from 2:00pm-10:00pm Residential (CADC, LPC or LSW) Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for: Completing comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse...

In Person

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

  • Loretto Hospital
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 27 days ago

ABOUT USLoretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicagos Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit...

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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC or LSW or LPC)

  • Gateway Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday from 2:00pm-10:00pm Residential (CADC, LPC or LSW) Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for: Completing comprehensive assessments of clients substance abuse...

In Person

CERTIFIED ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR CADC Required Certification

  • Sinai Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

counseling Inpatient Intake Patient assessment Group therapy CADC Patient advocacy Mid-level High school diploma or GED Counseling Care plan development Substance abuse Discharge planning Client advocacy...

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Diversion Program Manager/Substance Use Disorder Counselor

  • Illinois Certification Board, Inc
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

DIVERSION PROGRAM MANAGER/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR Posted on 12/12/2025 by ROBIN TANGREN Published12/12/2025 LocationChicago, Illinois Job TypeFull-Time Certification TypeCADC Company...

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Diversion Substance Use Disorder Counselor

  • Illinois Certification Board, Inc
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

DIVERSION SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR Posted on 12/12/2025 by ROBIN TANGREN Published12/12/2025 LocationChicago, Illinois Job TypeFull-Time Certification TypeCADC Company NameFamily Guidance...

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Counselor - Addictions Treatment - Flex / PRN

  • Lake County IL
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

(ATP) Addiction Treatment Program is a 24-hour inpatient care for adults with substance use disorders....

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Addictions Counselor/CADC (Master's degree required) - IOP Program

  • Universal Health Services
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities Addictions Counselor - Performs ETOC/Substance Abuse assessments. Provides group and individual counseling. Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care....

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Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Salary for Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Substance Abuse Counselors in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
55.2%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Doctorate Degree
8.4%
Associate's Degree
5.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
High School or GED
2.7%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Substance Abuse Counselors in Des Plaines, IL
4-6 years
31.4%
10+ years
23.7%
Less than 1 year
23.7%
1-2 years
10.9%
2-4 years
10.1%
None
0.3%