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 and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with patients with substance use, mental health or co-occurring challenges to enhance their recovery, in individual and group settings.
• Provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support with appropriate professional boundaries and means.
• Prioritize engagement with all newly admitted patients.
• Assist and provide motivation, support, and education to individuals in treatment at FGC.
• Provide training in the use of personal and community resources.

Number of Position Openings: 1

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Family Guidance Centers, Inc is a Drug Free Environment, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Rate: $18.26 per hour

Experience and Skills:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED with some formal or informal experience in behavioral healthcare and/or community relations arena is preferred. Past or present consumer of substance abuse services with a history of managing one’s own illness. Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with an addiction problem. Past experience working directly with people in a service oriented field is beneficial. Active membership in a consumer advocacy or self-help group.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or be certified within one year of employment date.