Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Chicago - South Loop

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

Paid time off

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Chicago invites qualified professionals to join our behavioral health team. The role emphasizes counseling individuals and groups within a full spectrum of substance use treatment services, including MAT and recovery support.

You will develop treatment plans and coordinate care for diverse referrals. The position requires a CADC certification or the ability to obtain it within the time allotted, a high school diploma or GED, and experience in substance use or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) required, or able to obtain within time of hire date.
• Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Counseling

Education

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.

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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:15a - 2:45p); with rotating Saturdays

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 2630 S. WabashAve., Chicago, IL

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

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing includes marijuana/THC.

This position requires DCFS background clearance.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

• 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

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