Current Employment Positions

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 is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse. Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. 

                                                                                                                      **** $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS****

1st $500.00: after 30 days of employment

2nd $500.00: after 6 months of employment

Essential Duties:

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medication assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming.

• Processes medical alerts using SAMMS software; documents all services performed in their appropriate service categories.

• Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by FGC, SUPR, CSAT and the DEA.

• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.

• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings.

• Confers with the program physician on specific findings.

• Confers with counselor on cases as needed and completes caseload assignments.

• Completes initial nursing assessment documentation.

• Follows up on TB screening process.

• Follows up on medical referrals.

• Updates patient prescription records.

• Understands methadone accounting reports of dispensing and understands safekeeping procedures for methadone/other medications.

• Completes nursing notes and accurately processes physician orders.

• Participates in Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities.

• Must be available to travel if needed

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday - Friday  (1st Shift) , with rotating weekends

Start Date: ASAP

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

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD) and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education and/or Experience: At least two years' experience in hospital or agency setting  preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: L.P.N. registered in the State of Illinois and certified in CPR required

Our organization values each employee and works to provide a comprehensive benefit package (health, dental, vision, and life insurance), 401k pension plans, vacation time, sick time, and personal days. We also offer paid holidays, free parking at designated locations, opportunities for advancement, and more.