Family Support Counselor jobs in Illinois

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. We value an essential work-life balance for our employees, provides opportunities of advancement, Military/Veteran friendly, encouraging, and making a difference.

****$2,000 Sign On Bonus ***

1st $1,000: After 3 months of employment

2nd $1,000: After 6 months of employment

Essential Duties:

• Promotes a welcoming, positive customer service culture which encourages quality patient outcomes and promotes staff retention
• 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.
• Provides direct clinical service to a full caseload, achieving a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly.
• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding patients’ histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Assess individual’s degree of drug use by analyzing drug screening samples.
• Interview patients, review records and confer with other professionals to evaluate individual’s mental health and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Review and evaluate patients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in patient status.
• Intervene as an advocate for patients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Counsel patients individually, or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Confer with family members or others close to patients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress (written authorization by patient must be obtained – refer to Federal Confidentiality Regulations for substance abuse treatment).
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting patients (written authorization by patient must be obtained – refer to Federal Confidentiality Regulations for substance abuse treatment).
• Provide patients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for patients to be discharged from treatment programs.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with 42 CFR and HIPAA regulations.
• Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
• Supervise or direct other workers providing services to patients.
• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
• Counselors are expected to spend 50% of their work time in face-to-face counseling, contacts.
• Caseloads vary depending on the content of the caseload and depend upon other responsibilities.
• Special population caseloads may be assigned based on the needs of the agency.
• Promotes positive customer service culture which encourages quality patient outcomes.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:30a - 3:00p) with rotating weekend schedule

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 2630 S. Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60616

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

Experience and Skills:

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (or higher) in Addiction Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field is preferred; 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 from hire date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CADC (Preferred)

Work Location: In person