Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Joliet

Counselor
- Substance Use Disorder
- Joliet

• Job Tracking :
• Job Location
  :
  
  Joliet, IL
• Job Level
  :
  
  Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profitbehavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since
1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guidedindividuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Incseeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability,and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

• 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 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-face counseling, contacts.
• Review and evaluate patients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

Schedule:
Monday
- Friday
(6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

Start Date: ASAP

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

Location: 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet, IL

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/GED
required;Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community 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 for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organizationprovides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employmentthat includes:

• Health 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