Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Chicago - Austin

Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Chicago - Austin Job Tracking ID :512588-914295 Job Location :Chicago, IL Job Level :Entry Level (less than 2 years) Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profitbehavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substanceuse disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guidedindividuals toward their full potential as productive members withintheir own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Incseeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, andcommunities through our commitment to innovation, accountability,and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change. Provide counseling services at Austin Health Center with caseloadsstructured and managed to support effective, patient-centered care. Complete an individualized treatment plan for each patient oncaseload, addressing all needs identified in the psychosocial assessment. Provide group and individual sessions to patients in accordancewith their treatment plan problems, goals, and objectives. Review and evaluate patients’ progress and continued stay intreatment in relation to measurable goals and objectives described intreatment and care plans. Modify treatment plans to comply withchanges in patient status. Plan and assist with the implementation of aftercare and continuingrecovery plans once patients are discharged from treatment programs. Maintain a minimum of 50% of time in direct, face-to-facecounseling 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; basedon certification and experience Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (includingTHC and/or CBD). DCFS clearance required. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal EmploymentOpportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender,protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, genderidentity or religion. Experience and Skills: Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma orequivalent required. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and prior substanceabuse treatment experience preferred. Will consider relevantinternship experience in lieu of paid employment. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possessor be eligible to obtain IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other DrugCounselor (CADC) certification. Individuals not currently certifiedare required to obtain the CADC within two years of hire or transferinto the position, in accordance with applicable experience andqualification requirements. Certification must be maintained in goodstanding as a condition of continued employment. Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities forindividuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organizationprovides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employmentthat includes: Health Insurance Vision Life Insurance, EAP Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off areincluded in our paid time off compensation package #J-18808-Ljbffr