Diversion Case Manager: Harm-Reduction Liaison (Entry)

Family Guidance Centers, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. seeks an entry-level Diversion Coordinator/Case Manager in Chicago to support the NADP program. You will perform assessments, coordinate care, and provide discharge planning while connecting clients to treatment services.

The role involves direct counseling, collaboration with CPD/CDPH, and warm hand-offs to ensure ongoing recovery engagement in a grant-funded setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s in Psychology, Social Work, or counseling preferred but not required.
• Master’s degree preferred, not required.
• Working knowledge of ASAM guidelines, DHS/SUPR language and deliverables, JCAHO/CARE guidelines, DEA, and CSAT rules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient biopsychosocial assessments using standard practice.
• Develop and maintain diversion relationships with each police district.
• Assess substance use severity.
• Provide case management, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.
• Develop and direct referrals to FGC and other treatment providers.
• Communicate with and counsel family members to support treatment goals.
• Maintain a minimum of 50% direct, face-to-face counseling contact.

Skills

Case management

Assessments

Discharge planning

Referrals

Family counseling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Psychology, Social Work, or counseling

Master’s degree

Job description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. seeks an entry-level Diversion Coordinator/Case Manager in Chicago to support the NADP program. You will perform assessments, coordinate care, and provide discharge planning while connecting clients to treatment services.

The role involves direct counseling, collaboration with CPD/CDPH, and warm hand-offs to ensure ongoing recovery engagement in a grant-funded setting.