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 8:00 AM – 4:30 pm. Schedule may vary, must have flexibility to meet case needs. Must work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Start Date: ASAP
Work Location: 120 N. 11th St., Springfield, IL
Pay Rate: $40,000 - $45,000; based on experience and certifications
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.
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. High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, counseling preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) required, or able to obtain within allotted time of hire date. State of Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred, not required.
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:
FGC is a state- and federally-licensed and accredited not-for-profit behavioral health treatment provider. We offer a diverse range of evidence-based substance use and mental health services throughout Illinois, including all three medications approved to treat opioid use disorder.
At FGC, no one is terminated from care for returning to use. We provide harm reduction supplies and education to our patients, and bring our services to the community in order to meet people where they are. We employ peer recovery specialists to connect with patients and maintain relationships over time.
FGC operates the first mobile medication unit in Illinois approved to carry methadone on a van, as well as the statewide 24/7 immediate access helpline that connects callers to a physician for opioid and alcohol use disorder medications. Through these programs, we continue to demonstrate that high quality medication assisted recovery services can be provided safely, effectively, and equitably on a large scale.
Across a continuum of care, we work with patients and communities to holistically address substance use and mental health needs.