Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Chicago - Austin

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: 

· Provide counseling services at Austin Health Center with caseloads structured and managed to support effective, patient-centered care.

· Complete an individualized treatment plan for each patient on caseload, addressing all needs identified in the psychosocial assessment.

· Provide group and individual sessions to patients in accordance with their treatment plan problems, goals, and objectives.

· Review and evaluate patients’ progress and continued stay in treatment in relation to measurable goals and objectives described in treatment and care plans. Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in patient status.

· Plan and assist with the implementation of aftercare and continuing recovery plans once patients are discharged from treatment programs.

· Maintain a minimum of 50% of time in direct, face-to-face counseling contact.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00a - 3:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 4800 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago - Tuesday and Thursday

310 West Chicago Ave., Chicago - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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

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 Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and prior substance abuse treatment experience preferred. Will consider relevant internship experience in lieu of paid employment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess or be eligible to obtain IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) certification. Individuals not currently certified are required to obtain the CADC within two years of hire or transfer into the position, in accordance with applicable experience and qualification requirements. Certification must be maintained in good standing as a condition of continued employment.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• 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