Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Residential - Manteno

Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Residential - Manteno

Join Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC) as a Counselor to support individuals with substance use disorder in a residential setting located in Manteno.

FGC is a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to treating and preventing substance use disorders and related issues. Since 1969, our comprehensive programming has guided individuals toward productive lives within families and communities.

• Develop and implement patient treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and patient history, using computer assessments.
• Conduct patient intakes (biopsychosocial assessment) and provide individual and group therapy to a full caseload.
• Coordinate case management, staffing, aftercare planning, and discharge processes.
• Achieve a minimum of 20 billable clinical hours per week, with at least 51 % of work time in face‑to‑face counseling.
• Review and evaluate patient progress relative to measurable treatment goals.

• Sign‑On Bonus: $3,000 total – $1,500 after 30 days of employment; $1,500 after 6 months.
• Starting pay: $42,000 (without certification) or $47,500 (with certification).
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.

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

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Start Date: ASAP

• High‑School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with substance use, detox programs, medication‑assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare, or community relations.
• IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) certification required, or ability to obtain within the allotted time from hire date.
• DCFS clearance required.
• Commitment to a drug‑free environment (THC/CBD prohibited).

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.