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Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Residential - Springfield

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. · Springfield, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$43k–$55k/yrFull-time

About the role

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC) is a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to treating and preventing substance use disorder and related issues since 1969. We provide comprehensive programming aimed at educating and guiding individuals toward productive roles within their families and society.

Responsibilities

  • Develop patient treatment plans (within 7 days of admissions) and conduct continued stay reviews (weekly).
  • Provide patient intakes, treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning, and discharge with individual and group therapy for a wide range of referral sources.
  • Maintain at least 50% of work time providing direct service/face-to-face patient engagement.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
  • Provide detailed documentation for submission to insurance companies to obtain coverage.
  • Assess individual's degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing drug-screening samples.
  • Interview patients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate mental health and physical conditions and determine suitability for specific programs.
  • Review and evaluate patients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans, developing high-quality continued stay reviews and insurance progress notes weekly.
  • 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

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling preferred.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • EAP
  • 401k pension plan
  • Vacation, sick and personal days included in compensation package

Pay

$43,000 - $55,000 per year (based on certification/experience)

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

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug-Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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