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Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - U of I Mile Square - Chicago

  • Job Tracking ID: 512588-894600
  • Job Location: Chicago , IL
  • Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
  • Level of Education: High School/GED
  • Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
  • Date Updated: March 13, 2025
  • Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
  • Starting Date: ASAP



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Job Description:

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.

 

                                                                                                                           ****$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS****

 

                                                                                                                  1st $1,000.00: after 30 days of employment

                                                                                                                  2nd $1,000.00: after 6 months of employment

 

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.

 

Job Benefits:

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 paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package.