Substance Use Counselor – Telehealth & Recovery Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and personal days with

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Manteno, IL seeks a licensed counselor to join our behavioral health team. You will develop treatment plans, conduct intakes, and provide individual and group therapy within an integrated care approach.

The role emphasizes direct client contact, a full caseload, and adherence to a Drug Free Environment policy. CADC certification is required or obtainable within the hire timeframe.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma/ GED required; 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

Case coordination

Group therapy

Assessment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Manteno, IL seeks a licensed counselor to join our behavioral health team. You will develop treatment plans, conduct intakes, and provide individual and group therapy within an integrated care approach.

The role emphasizes direct client contact, a full caseload, and adherence to a Drug Free Environment policy. CADC certification is required or obtainable within the hire timeframe.