Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Job Description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Essential Duties :

• Develop patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients’ histories - using computer assessments.
• Provide patient intakes (biopsychosocial assessment), treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral sources.
• Provide direct clinical service to a full caseload, achieving a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly.
• Counsel patients individually, or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Maintain at least 51% of work time in face-to-face counseling, contacts.
• Review and evaluate patients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

Start Date : ASAP

Work Location : 333 W. Evergreen St., Manteno, IL

Pay based on experience and education; starting pay without certification : $42,000; starting pay with certification : $47,500.

Schedule : Monday - Friday (9 : 00a-5 : 30p)

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and / or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Experience and Skills :

Education and / or Experience : High School Diploma / GED required; Experience in / with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and / or community relations encouraged to apply .

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) required, or able to obtain within allotted time of hire date.