Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Chicago River North

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

401k pension plan

Vacation, sick and personal days

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a licensed counselor to provide counseling and treatment planning for individuals with SUD and co-occurring conditions. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, crisis response, and family involvement.

Requires IAODAPCA CADC certification (or ability to obtain), and a High School Diploma/GED. On-site, full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• IAODAPCA CADC certification required or obtainable within the time frame.
• Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, or behavioral healthcare encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop patient treatment plans and conduct ongoing stay reviews.
• Provide patient intakes, treatment planning, and case coordination.
• Offer direct clinical service to a full caseload with 20+ billable hours weekly.
• Intervene in crises and advocate for patients as needed.
• Counsel family members to support patients and maintain privacy rules.
• Maintain at least 50% of work time in face-to-face counseling.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

IAODAPCA CADC

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Mission at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)!Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a substance use treatment organization offering comprehensive behavioral health programs, including medication-assisted recovery, to individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. With over 25 years of experience and multiple locations across the state, we provide a full continuum of care for substance use disorder, from prevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support. Our programs integrate FDA-approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorders, including all three medications approved to treat opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone). We strive to meet our patients where they are, bringing care outside clinic walls via telehealth and mobile services and ensuring patients have access to harm reduction resources and education.

• Develop patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients' histories - uses assessment programs on computer.
• 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.
• Intervene as an advocate for patients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting patients (written authorization by patient must be obtained - refer to Federal Confidentiality Regulations for substance abuse treatment).
• Maintain at least 50% of work time in face-to-face counseling, contacts.

Job Description

Join Our Mission at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)!Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a substance use treatment organization offering comprehensive behavioral health programs, including medication-assisted recovery, to individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. With over 25 years of experience and multiple locations across the state, we provide a full continuum of care for substance use disorder, from prevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support. Our programs integrate FDA-approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorders, including all three medications approved to treat opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone). We strive to meet our patients where they are, bringing care outside clinic walls via telehealth and mobile services and ensuring patients have access to harm reduction resources and education.

Essential Duties

• Develop patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients' histories - uses assessment programs on computer.
• 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.
• Intervene as an advocate for patients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting patients (written authorization by patient must be obtained - refer to Federal Confidentiality Regulations for substance abuse treatment).
• Maintain at least 50% of work time in face-to-face counseling, contacts.

Schedule: Monday - Friday(6:30a - 3:00p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 310 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL

Pay Rate:$43,000 - $ 55,000 per year; based on certification and experience

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.

Required Experience

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

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

Benefits

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package

Keyword: counselor, counseling, therapy, therapist, Chicago, substance use, substance abuse, psychology, mental health, addiction, social service