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Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Residential - Springfield- (2nd Shift)

  • Job Tracking ID: 512588-837988
  • Job Location: Springfield , IL
  • Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
  • Level of Education: 2 year degree
  • Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
  • Date Updated: April 02, 2024
  • Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
  • Starting Date: November 29, 2022



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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 computer assessments. 

·         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.

·         Counsel patients individually, or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.

·         Maintain at least 51% of work time in face-to-face counseling, contacts.

·         Review and evaluate patients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans. 

     

     

    Schedule: Monday - Friday (2:00p - 10:30p); flexibility with schedule is required to accommodate agency's needs

    Start Date: ASAP

    Work Location: 120 N. 11th St., Springfield, IL

    Pay Rate: $36,000 - $46,000; based on experience and certifications

     

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

    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:

    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