What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist I - CADC position at Banyan Treatment Centers?
Therapist I - CADC| On-site | SUD & Mental Health | Gilman, Illinois
Banyan Treatment Centers is building an ongoing talent pipeline for Therapist I openings across our Gilman, Illinois location. This role is ideal for a Bachelor's-level clinician holding an active CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) credential who is ready to build a caseload, sharpen clinical skills, and grow toward advanced licensure within a supportive, mission-driven team.
About The Company
Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG, one of the nation's largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.
Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?
This is an opportunity for a developing clinician to build foundational experience in a structured, well-supervised environment while working toward advanced licensure.
As a Therapist I - CADC, You Will
Eligible full-time team members receive comprehensive benefits including:
Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning
Required:
This is an evergreen posting — we accept applications on a rolling basis and will reach out as openings become available across our Illinois locations. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality behavioral health care and supporting patients on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply and join Banyan Treatment Centers.
Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.
Banyan Treatment Centers is building an ongoing talent pipeline for Therapist I openings across our Gilman, Illinois location. This role is ideal for a Bachelor's-level clinician holding an active CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) credential who is ready to build a caseload, sharpen clinical skills, and grow toward advanced licensure within a supportive, mission-driven team.
About The Company
Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG, one of the nation's largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.
Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?
This is an opportunity for a developing clinician to build foundational experience in a structured, well-supervised environment while working toward advanced licensure.
As a Therapist I - CADC, You Will
- Provide meaningful, recovery-focused clinical services to patients during critical stages of treatment
- Build and manage a caseload with regular clinical supervision and support
- Collaborate with experienced clinicians, medical providers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams
- Play a key role in treatment planning, family engagement, and continuity of care
- Access ongoing training, supervision, and a clear path toward advanced licensure
Eligible full-time team members receive comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Wellness incentives and employee assistance programs
Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and gather diagnostic information within established timeframes
- Complete required ASAM documentation for admission, continued stay, transfers, and discharge
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, measurable treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the treatment team
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy in accordance with program standards, including daily process groups
- Facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducational, and experiential groups that promote insight and recovery-focused progress
- Maintain regular communication with families and support systems, including weekly family sessions
- Maintain communication with referral sources and external providers to support continuity of care
- Collaborate with Case Management on discharge and continuing care planning
- Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment and safety planning
- Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes in accordance with organizational and licensing/accrediting standards
- Participate in supervision, quality improvement activities, and ongoing professional development
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or another related human services field, combined with an active CADC certification in Illinois, required (Master's-level candidates also encouraged to apply)
- Knowledge of state and federal patient confidentiality regulations
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria and clinical documentation requirements
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Kipu preferred)
- One or more years of clinical experience providing therapy in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment settings, strongly preferred
- Experience working in residential, inpatient, or detoxification levels of care, strongly preferred
- Preference given to candidates actively pursuing, or planning to pursue, an associate/pre-clinical licensure or advanced degree toward full clinical licensure
This is an evergreen posting — we accept applications on a rolling basis and will reach out as openings become available across our Illinois locations. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality behavioral health care and supporting patients on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply and join Banyan Treatment Centers.
Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.