Case Manager - Chicago - River North

Conducts HIV screenings, provides HIV pre/post-rest counseling, completes MAT intake interviews and assessments and connects patients to the HIV service provider partners (UIH-Mile Square) for HIV treatment and PrEP services. Keyword: methadone, Social Work, Required Experience: 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 .

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Establishes collaborative, respectful, trusting and individualized relationships with patients.

· Provides case manager services to grant participants.

· Works closely with the syringe exchange referral source (COIP) and other harm reduction organizations to provide support for individuals identified at high risk for HIB who also have opioid use disorders (OUD).

· Conducts HIV screenings, provides HIV pre/post-rest counseling, completes MAT intake interviews and assessments and connects patients to the HIV service provider partners (UIH-Mile Square) for HIV treatment and PrEP services.

· Follows up with patients to ensure they remain engaged in SUD treatment and recovery support services as well as HI treatment and prevention services.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; based on agency needs

Start Date: ASAP

Work Locations: 310 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago (with occasional travel to 2630 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL)

Pay Rate: Up to $40,000, depending on experience

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.

Keyword: methadone, Social Work,
Required Experience:

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.

Certification, Licensure, Registrations: N/A

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.