Job description

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. We value an essential work-life balance for our employees, provides opportunities of advancement, Military/Veteran friendly, encouraging, and making a difference.

Essential Duties:

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medications assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming.
• Processes medical alerts using SAMMS software; documents all services performed in their appropriate service categories.
• Dispense all medication under procedures set forth by FGC, OAC, CSAT and the DEA.
• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.
• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings.
• Confers with the program physician on specific findings.
• Confers with counselor on cases as needed and completes caseload assignments.
• Completes initial nursing assessment documentation.
• Follows up on TB screening process.
• Follows up on medical referrals.
• Updates patient prescription records.
• Understands methadone accounting reports of dispensing and understands safekeeping procedures for methadone/other medications.
• Completes nursing notes and accurately processes physician orders.
• Participates in Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:00a - 2:30p) with rotating Saturdays

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 484 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL

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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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