Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Outpatient - Springfield

Counselor

• Substance Use Disorder
• Outpatient
• Springfield Springfield, IL Job Details Full-time $40,000
• $45,000 a year 6 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Direct patient care Bachelor's degree in counseling LSW Social Work License Bachelor's degree in social work Intake Patient assessment Caseload management Group therapy Bachelor's degree in psychology Certified Recovery Specialist Licensed Clinical Social Worker CADC Individual therapy LPC Mid-level Master's degree High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Counseling Care plan development Psychology Substance abuse Discharge planning Computer skills Patient progress monitoring Progress documentation Social Work Patient treatment Working with individuals with substance use disorders JCAHO Managing patient records Care coordination Individual counseling Group counseling

Full Job Description Job Description:

Shift:

First Shift,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance abuse, 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. offers opportunities for individuals with an interested in behavioral health. 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 11 paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package.

• $3,000 Sign On Bonus
• 1st $1,500: After 3 months of employment 2nd $1,500: After 6 months of employment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients' histories

• using SAMMS assessment on computer.

Provides patient intakes, treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral sources. Provides direct clinical service to a full caseload, achieving a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly. Completes and maintains accurate records or reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information. Assesses individual's degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing drug screening samples. Interviews patients, reviews records and confers with other professionals to evaluate individual's mental health and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program. Reviews and evaluates patients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

Work Location:

120 N 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703, Springfield, IL 62703

Schedule:

Must work a minimum of 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm). Hours may vary based on program needs of the agency and flexibility is required.

Starting Salary:

$40,000.00

• $45,000 (Based on experience and credentials)

Number of Openings:

1

Start Date :

ASAP Family Guidance Centers, Inc is a Drug Free Environment, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experience and Skills:

Education and/or

Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's in Psychology, Social Work, or counseling degree is preferred but not required. Master's degree preferred, not required. Some working knowledge of ASAM clinical guidelines, DHS/SUPR contractual language and deliverable expectations, JCAHO/CARF guidelines, DEA, and CSAT rules, regulations and guidelines is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

IAODAPCA

Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor required. CADC is required 2 years from date of hire or if moved into a position that requires CADC if employee does not have previous specific substance use disorder counseling experience. State of Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred, not required, AND be certified by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB, Inc.) as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or be certified within one year of employment date.

Job Benefits:

Benefits:

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: Health Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance, EAP 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.