Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Chicago - South Loop

Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Chicago - South Loop Job Tracking ID :512588-916280 Job Location :Chicago, IL Job Level :Entry Level (less than 2 years) Join Our Mission at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)! Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a substance use treatmentorganization offering comprehensive behavioral health programs,including medication-assisted recovery, to individuals with substanceuse disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. Withover 25 years of experience and multiple locations across the state,we provide a full continuum of care for substance use disorder, fromprevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support. Ourprograms integrate FDA-approved medications for the treatment ofsubstance use disorders, including all three medications approved totreat opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone).We strive to meet our patients where they are, bringing care outsideclinic walls via telehealth and mobile services and ensuring patientshave access to harm reduction resources and education. Develop patient treatment plans and conducts continuedstay 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. Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:15a - 2:45p); with rotating Saturdays Start Date: ASAP Work Location: 2630 S. WabashAve., Chicago, IL Pay Rate:: $43,000 – $ 55,000 per year; based oncertification and experience Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.Pre-employment drug testing includes marijuana/THC. This position requires DCFS background clearance. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Experience and Skills: Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma/GED required; Experience in/with substance use, detoxprograms, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/orcommunity relations encouraged to apply . Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: IAODAPCACertified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) required,or able to obtain within allottedtime of hire date. 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 Family Guidance Centers, Inc