Counselor III - SAP

Salary : $24.90 Hourly

Location : Waukegan, IL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 16174

Department : Health Department

Division : Behavioral Health

Opening Date : 06 / 25 / 2025

Salary Grade : Hourly.5

General Description

The Counselor III position is a valuable member of the Substance Abuse Program that provides direct care to those in the Methadone maintenance program. The counselor is responsible for evaluating and assessing clients for the appropriate level of care and aiding in planning / implementing a treatment plan. The counselor conducts individual, group, and family counseling, case management, outreach, education, monitoring, referral, linkage, follow-ups, and documentation. The counselor will work directly with the Methadone program and clients.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who can :

• Understanding of Methadone and its challenges
• Guide clients through the addition process
• A mobile resource for the community in educating about the recovery process
• Driving is required in the local community

Scheduled Hours : 37.5 hours a week

Essential Functions

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

All professional staff providing clinical services, shall :

Any new professional staff, who will provide clinical services in a treatment or designated program service and who do not meet the requirements of above when hired shall meet the requirements specified in within (2) two years after the date of employment in the substance use disorder (SUD) field. Time in the SUD field is accumulative, it is not per employment episode.

Supplemental Information

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here :

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer :

You can find more details on our benefits on our website at

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HD - Program Experience : List the types of clinical programs you have experience with.

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HD - Do you have experience with behavioral health treatment planning and mental health assessments.

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HD - Explain your experience with accessing Community Resources for clients.

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Do you have experience with any electronic medical records systems; such as NextGen? If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used.

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Do you have a current and valid driver's license and automobile insurance?

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Please share why you are interested in working for this program and how your experience directly relates to this opening.

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