Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Outpatient - Springfield

Job Description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC's comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society.

• Develops patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients' histories - using SAMMS assessment on computer. Provides patient intakes, treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral sources.
• Provides direct clinical service to a full caseload, achieving a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly.
• Completes and maintains accurate records or reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Assesses individual's degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing drug screening samples.
• Interviews patients, reviews records and confers with other professionals to evaluate individual's mental health and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Reviews and evaluates patients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

Job Description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC's comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society.

• Develops patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients' histories - using SAMMS assessment on computer. Provides patient intakes, treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral sources.
• Provides direct clinical service to a full caseload, achieving a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly.
• Completes and maintains accurate records or reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Assesses individual's degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing drug screening samples.
• Interviews patients, reviews records and confers with other professionals to evaluate individual's mental health and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Reviews and evaluates patients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interested in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401k pension plan. Vacation, sick and personal days with 11 paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package.

• Develops patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients' histories - using SAMMS assessment on computer. Provides patient intakes, treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral sources.
• Provides direct clinical service to a full caseload, achieving a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly.
• Completes and maintains accurate records or reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Assesses individual's degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing drug screening samples.
• Interviews patients, reviews records and confers with other professionals to evaluate individual's mental health and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Reviews and evaluates patients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

120 N 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703, Springfield, IL 62703

Must work a minimum of 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm). Hours may vary based on program needs of the agency and flexibility is required.

$43,000 - $ 55,000 per year (based on certification/experience)

Sign-on bonus available for certified external candidates.

Start Date

ASAP

Family Guidance Centers, Inc is a Drug Free Environment, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's in Psychology, Social Work, or counseling degree is preferred but not required. Master's degree preferred, not required. Some working knowledge of ASAM clinical guidelines, DHS/SUPR contractual language…