Lutheran Social Services of Illinois LSSI is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families and remains a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Counselor Case Manager, Monday through Friday. The responsibilities include:
• Providing whole-person services to clients participating in Sterling Outpatient programs, including 11 sessions, case management assistance, and IMCANS assessments. • Assisting clients in achieving their stated goals and objectives. • Collaborating with other internal and external treatment professionals.
Benefits and Perks
LSSI is growing, and we invite you to be a part of this rewarding environment. Enjoy the knowledge that youre helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
• On-Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. • Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary: $19.50-$22 per hour. • Opportunity for advancement. • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: • Healthcare insurance • Up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year • 11 paid holidays • Sick time • 403b plan • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible hours
Essential Functions
Conduct intake assessments utilizing the IMCANS to evaluate need for mental health services, resources, and plan appropriate treatments per identified needs.
• Provide client-focused, collaborative, and empowering services for clients onsite and in the community. • Plan and facilitate skill-building activities, community support groups, to promote independent living. • Provide individual and family therapy as needed to support mental health needs, achieve housing stability, and increase community participation. • Provide case management services to meet identified needs, initiate referrals, and assist with linkages in the community, as well as assist with applying for and maintaining public aid benefits. • Collaborate with Sterling Outpatient team members, other LSSI programs, and external partners to provide quality whole-person care and services to clients receiving services. • Maintain a caseload of adequate size necessary to meet identified productivity requirements. • Present groups founded in evidence-based practices. • Provide weekly counseling to each client on assigned caseload. • Provide support coverage to other Sterling Outpatient clients sites as needed. • Complete all required EHR documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with Medicaid funder and/or payer requirements. • Meet productivity requirements identified by LSSI. • Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including the NASW Code of Ethics. • Familiarity with Emergency Procedures. • Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
Position Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in social work, counseling, or a related field required. • Masters degree in social work, counseling, or a related field preferred. • Background check clearance required. • LPCC, LCPC preferred. • Must either have and/or obtain IMCANS Certification and maintain yearly renewals. • One to three years of clinical experience preferred. • Trained and proficient in the use of electronic health care record required. • Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required. • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing. • Excellent organization, presentation, and computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related software. • Valid drivers license in good standing for the state of residency required. • Access to reliable transportation required. • Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.