Entry-Level SUD Counselor - CADC Eligible, Telehealth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

Vacation, sick and personal days withH

paid holidays off included in our paid

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Chicago, IL is hiring an Entry Level Counselor to provide individual and group counseling for substance use disorders.

The role emphasizes evidence-based treatment, psychosocial assessments, and care coordination within a full spectrum of services, including medication-assisted treatment options. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, and CADC certification or the ability to obtain it within a set timeframe, with a schedule Monday–Friday and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CADC certification required or able to obtain within allotted time of hire.
• 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 planningand discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum ofreferral sources.
• Provide direct clinical service to a full caseload,achieving a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly.
• Counsel patients individually, or in group sessions, toassist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Maintain at least 51% of work time in face-to-facecounseling, contacts.
• Review and evaluate patients’ progress in relation tomeasurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

IAODAPCACertified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC)

Job description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Chicago, IL is hiring an Entry Level Counselor to provide individual and group counseling for substance use disorders.

The role emphasizes evidence-based treatment, psychosocial assessments, and care coordination within a full spectrum of services, including medication-assisted treatment options. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, and CADC certification or the ability to obtain it within a set timeframe, with a schedule Monday–Friday and