Adoption Counselor

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Adoption Preservation Support Counselor to provide therapeutic services to adopted children and their families. The position is available Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment of client's therapeutic needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plan engaging children, families, and Child Welfare Specialists.
• Engage in the process considering the child/family's involvement in the child welfare system, safety and risk concerns, and permanency/treatment plan.
• Provide direct counseling and therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups as needed.
• Complete and submit all reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.
• Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, treatment planning, and intervention.
• Provide DSM 5/ICD-10 diagnoses for assigned clients.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Show professional, positive behavior and treat clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work from a CSWE-accredited program or a related field.
• Criminal background check clearance required.
• Licensed as a LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or LSW.
• Three (3) or more years of post-graduate experience working as a therapist preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of DSM 5/ICD-10 and their applications, under supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to others and influence people.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work from a CSWE-accredited program or a related field.
• Licensed as a LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or LSW.
• Three (3) or more years of post-graduate experience working as a therapist preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of DSM 5/ICD-10 and their applications, under supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to others and influence people.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits and Perks

• On-demand flexible paydays through Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• $4,000 sign-on bonus.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.

Pay

$30.97 - $36.98 hourly.

Schedule

Monday through Friday.