Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Residential - Manteno

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:  

·         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. 

 

 

 

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 333 W. Evergreen St., Manteno, IL

Pay Rate:  $43,000 – $ 55,000 per year (based on certification/experience)

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

 

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.

Keyword: counselor, counseling, therapy, therapist, substance use, substance abuse, homeless, psychology
Required Experience:

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) required, or able to obtain within allotted time of hire date.

Benefits:

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

From: Family Guidance Centers, Inc.