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:

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of hospital and FGC staff to assist, monitor, document, and coordinate services for medical detox patients.
• Coordinates the admission process and orients new patients to the Medical Detox Unit.
• Oversees the intake and secure storage of patients’ personal belongings upon admission.
• Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, including completion of the Lighthouse Locator and Admission/Discharge GRPA forms.
• Evaluates patient needs and facilitates bio-medical stabilization through referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or higher levels of care (HLOC) as appropriate.
• Leads individual, group, and family sessions focused on recovery, stabilization, and transition planning.
• Facilitates educational sessions on addiction recovery, aftercare options, and community resources.

Location: Thorek Hospital Andersonville

Schedule: Monday - Friday (2:00pm - 10:30pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $21.63, based on experience

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 / GED required; Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged to apply. 

Certification, Licensure, Registrations: IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) preferred