What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at Family Guidance Centers, Inc.?
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral 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 guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.
Essential Duties:
- Develop patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients’ histories - using SAMMS assessment on computer.
- Provide patient intakes (biopsychosocial assessment), treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral sources.
- Provide direct clinical service to a full caseload, achieving a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly through both individual and group counseling sessions.
- Coordinate patient care with UI Health Primary Care Physician, Nurse Practitioner, FGC Nurse and FGC Recovery Support Specialist/Case Manager through a collaborative approach.
- Present each patient at weekly multidisciplinary staffings and report progress toward treatment goals as well as identify current challenges and barriers to treatment.
Work Location: 1220 S. Wood St., (U of I Mile Square Health Center), Chicago, IL 60608
Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:00a - 2:30p, with flexibility) and rotating Saturdays; flexibility is required.
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $42,000 - $45,000
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.
Experience and Skills:
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: IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) required, or able to obtain within allotted time of hire date.
Salary : $42,000 - $45,000
