Family Guidance Centers, Inc

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.. FGC’s adult and adolescent programming provides a flexible continuum of care to best address the individual needs of each participant.. Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.. Understands methadone accounting reports of dispensing and understands safekeeping procedures for methadone/other medications.. 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.

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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. FGC’s adult and adolescent programming provides a flexible continuum of care to best address the individual needs of each participant. Through integrated and comprehensive services, including continuous assessment, participants are able to access levels of care and specific services to create an individualized treatment approach. Further, FGC provides special and high-risk populations priority access to specialized programming. <ul><li>$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**** </li></ul>1st $1,000.00: after 30 days of employment 2nd $1,000.00: after 6 months of employment Essential Duties: <ul><li>Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medication assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming. </li><li>Processes medical alerts using SAMMS software; documents all services performed in their appropriate service categories. </li><li>Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by FGC, SUPR, CSAT and the DEA. </li><li>Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages. </li><li>Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings. </li><li>Confers with the program physician on specific findings. </li><li>Confers with counselor on cases as needed and completes caseload assignments. </li><li>Completes initial nursing assessment documentation. </li><li>Follows up on TB screening process. </li><li>Follows up on medical referrals. </li><li>Updates patient prescription records. </li><li>Understands methadone accounting reports of dispensing and understands safekeeping procedures for methadone/other medications. </li><li>Completes nursing notes and accurately processes physician orders. </li><li>Participates in Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities. </li><li>Must be available to travel if needed </li></ul>Schedule: Monday - Friday (1st Shift), with rotating weekends Start Date: ASAP Work Location: 333 W. Evergreen St., Manteno, IL Pay Rate: $23.00 - $30.60 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: At least two years' experience in hospital or agency setting preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: L.P.N. registered in the State of Illinois and certified in CPR required Company 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. 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. (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.

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