Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization that treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems. Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and implement a recovery plan within 24 hours of patient admission to the RSC program

• Work with patient and Peer Support Specialist in this effort

• Coordinate warm handoffs to other SUD treatment providers post RSC services (including FGC residential and/or outpatient treatment or other community providers as determined appropriate)

• Engage patients in treatment through motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement techniques

• Develop individualized Recovery Plans with patients that emphasize relapse prevention strategies and use of natural supports in patient's community

• Conduct recovery coaching groups providing recovery and relapse prevention education and support

• Conduct individual recovery support sessions to assist patients in following and strengthening ongoing relapse prevention plans

• Other duties as assigned

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00a - 4:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 333 W Evergreen St, Manteno, IL

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD) and an Equal Opportunity Employer

Experience and Skills:

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (or higher) in Addiction Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field is preferred; Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged to apply.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) required or able to obtain within allotted time from hire date; IAODAPCA Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) encouraged to apply

Job Benefits:

Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401k pension plan. Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package

From: Family Guidance Centers, Inc.