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Counselor - Substance Use Disorder - Chicago River North

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Job Description

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.

  • $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS****

1st $1,500.00: after 30 days of employment

2nd $1,500.00: after 6 months of employment

Essential Duties

  • Develop patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients' histories - uses assessment programs on computer.
  • 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.
  • Intervene as an advocate for patients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting patients (written authorization by patient must be obtained - refer to Federal Confidentiality Regulations for substance abuse treatment).
  • Maintain at least 50% of work time in face-to-face counseling, contacts.

Schedule: Monday - Friday(7:30a - 4:00p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 310 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL

Pay Rate: $42,000 - $47,500; 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.

Required Experience

Education and/or Experience:High School Diploma/ GEDrequired;Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relationsencouraged to apply.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC)required, or able to obtain within allottedtime of hire date.

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

Keyword: counselor, counseling, therapy, therapist, Chicago, substance use, substance abuse, psychology, mental health, addiction, social service

Salary : $42,000 - $47,500

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