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Diversion Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - South Loop

  • Job Tracking ID: 512588-903883
  • 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: October 23, 2025
  • Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
  • Starting Date: October 23, 2025



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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.

 

Essential Duties: 

· Conduct patient biopsychosocial assessments using standard practice put in place.

· Develop and maintain diversion relationships with each police district, serving as the primary liaison to connect individuals to treatment services offered by FGC.

· Assess substance use severity.

· Provide case management, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.

· Develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with clients’ needs and wishes.

· Communicate with and counsel family members (with appropriate patient consent) to support treatment goals.

· Maintain a minimum of 50% of time in direct, face-to-face counseling contact.

 

Schedule: (4:30p - 12:30a); availability to work on Saturday or Sunday is required.

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 2630 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL

Pay Rate: $55,000 - $65,000

 

 

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 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 and deliverable expectations, JCAHO/CARF guidelines, DEA, and CSAT rules, regulations and guidelines is preferred.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) required. State of Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred, not required. Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Job Benefits:

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental 
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance,
  • EAP 
  • 401k pension plan
  • Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package