Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Edgewater Health

Youth Addictions Counselor

Experience providing individual and group therapy sessions in a clinic setting. Experience leading substance abuse prevention programs within schools....

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Addictions Counselor

Educate: Educate clients and their families about addiction, its effects, and the recovery process. They may also provide guidance on relapse prevention....

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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Apprentice (CADC)

  • Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Core courses include Introduction to Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Principles and Practice in Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Alcoholism & Substance Abuse and the Family: Theory, Alcoholism & Substance...

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Substance Abuse Counselor II (Outpatient)

  • Gateway Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 13 days ago

abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (Licensed Professional Counselor/LPC, Licensed Social Worker/LSW) in state of hire required Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental...

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Substance Abuse Counselor

  • New Season
  • Gary, IN (13 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Gary, IN (13 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 15 days ago

As a Substance Abuse Counselor you'll engage with your patients with individual, group, and/or family counseling....

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Substance Abuse Counselor

  • Gateway Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 26 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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Substance Abuse Therapist

  • Clarvida
  • Merrillville, IN (15 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (15 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 26 days ago

Keywords substance abuse therapist Indiana, addiction counselor Indiana, LCAC jobs IN, LAC jobs Indiana, substance use treatment therapist, behavioral health addiction jobs, Clarvida careers...

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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (LSW or LPC)

  • Gateway Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 27 days ago

abuse or mental health counseling required Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required Physical Requirements: Ability to walk...

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Substance Use Disorder Counselor

  • Loretto Hospital
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ 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 (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required Related work experience...

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CERTIFIED ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR CADC Required Certification

  • Sinai Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, 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 Substance Use Disorder Counselor

  • Illinois Certification Board, Inc
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 60+ 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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Addictions Counselor/CADC (Master's degree required) - IOP Program

  • Universal Health Services
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, 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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Recovery Counselor - Substance Abuse Specialist (ACT MAGNOLIA)

  • Trilogy Behavioral Health
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Experience working with people with mental health diagnoses preferred Experience in community-based services preferred Benefits FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for...

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.5 Substance Abuse Counselor

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Secondary Teaching/ Special Education Teacher General Date Posted: 7/18/2025 Location: Cyd Lash Academy Date Available: 08/13/2025 Closing Date: until filled District:   Special...

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Demographic Data for Thornton, IL

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Salary for Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Highest Education Level

Substance Abuse Counselors in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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%