Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Des Plaines

Family Guidance Centers, Inc; Des Plaines (IL); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and personal days with/

Zusammenfassung

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Counselor to support individuals with substance use disorders in Des Plaines, IL. You will develop personalized treatment plans, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, and provide direct care in both individual and group settings.

A CADC certification is required or obtainable within the allotted hire period; a High School Diploma or GED is required. The position offers a structured environment with full-time hours and a commitment to

Qualifikationen

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• CADC certification is required or obtainable within allotted hire date.
• Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, MAT, behavioral healthcare or community relations is encouraged.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans using research, clinical experience, and patient history.
• Conduct patient intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and treatment planning.
• Provide individual and group therapy to a diverse range of clients.
• Maintain a caseload with a minimum of 20 billable hours per week.
• Ensure at least 51% of work time is spent in direct face-to-face counseling.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Kenntnisse

Counseling

Case management

Assessment

Group therapy

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Jobbeschreibung

Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Des Plaines

• Job Tracking ID:512588-915342
• Job Location:Des Plaines, IL
• Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Join Our Mission at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)!

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a substance use treatmentorganization offering comprehensive behavioral health programs,including medication-assisted recovery, to individuals with substanceuse disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. Withover 25 years of experience and multiple locations across the state,we provide a full continuum of care for substance use disorder, fromprevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support. Ourprograms integrate FDA-approved medications for the treatment ofsubstance use disorders, including all three medications approved totreat opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone).We strive to meet our patients where they are, bringing care outsideclinic walls via telehealth and mobile services and ensuring patientshave access to harm reduction resources and education.

Your Impact as a Substance Use Counselor

• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans using research,clinical experience, and patient history.
• Conduct patient intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and treatment planning.
• Provide individual and group therapy to a diverse range of clients.
• Maintain a caseload with a minimum of 20 billable hours per week.
• Ensure at least 51% of work time is spent in direct face-to-face counseling.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM)with Saturday rotation (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 484 Lee St., Des Plaines

Pay Rate: $43,000 - $55,000; based on experience and certifications

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 EmploymentOpportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender,protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, genderidentity or religion.

Experience and Skills:

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

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

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities forindividuals with an interest in behavioral health. Ourorganization provides a comprehensive benefit package for fulltime employment that includes:

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