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:

• Provide patient intakes, treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of Medication Assisted Treatment referrals.

• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding patients’ histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.

• Interview patients, review records and confer with other professionals to evaluate individual’s mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.

• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.

• Provide direct clinical service to a partial caseload, achieving 10 billable hours weekly.

• Provide prompt performance evaluations, clinical competency reviews and help staff define learning and training needs as well as the development of future goals.

• Conduct regular team meetings and document.

• Ensure that both routine and emergency building/facility issues are promptly communicated with FGC or Harvey Facilities Management, as applicable, and that action has been taken to resolve the issue.

• Provide crisis intervention as needed using appropriate de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques. As part of risk management, ensure clear concise written reporting of any incidents and forward to FGC Risk Management Officer.

• Provide community relations interacting as appropriate with other providers and community members (e.g. DCFS, local Police Dept., local businesses, treatment facilities, health and mental health service providers, etc.) and maintains active linkage agreements.

Schedule Hours: Monday thru Friday 6:15am - 2:45pm; Saturday 7:30am - 10:00am

Work Location: 484 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $50,000 - $55,000

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: Master’s degree in a behavioral healthcare field with licensure is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of supervisory experience will be considered. 

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: State of Illinois Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) required.