Counselor Case Manager, Belmont Outpatient SURS

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Counselor Case Manager to provide whole-person services to clients participating in substance use disorder (SUD) services. This position involves providing 1:1 sessions, case management assistance, and presenting evidence-based group programming. Responsibilities also include collaborating with clients to complete assessments and treatment, and assisting clients in achieving their goals.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed revenue productivity
• Carry client caseload as assigned to meet 60% productivity (25 hours/week)
• Understand and follow all compliance rules regarding treatment services and contracts
• Understand and reflect the clinical model of the program
• Adhere to all timelines regarding documentation completion
• Work with Supervisor on building clinical skillset
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics
• 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates, bachelors, or master’s degree in a social service field is preferred
• Experience working with Adolescence and SUD preferred
• Background check clearance required
• CADC or the ability to obtain a CADC within 18 months of hire date required
• LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW preferred if masters-level
• If masters-level, work toward clinical licensure
• Average annual TB test required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Electronic Health Record documentation and review required
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred
• Experience working with clients of all ages, with varying issues and symptoms preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to organize, present, and use pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software
• Valid driver’s 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates, bachelors, or master’s degree in a social service field is preferred
• Experience working with Adolescence and SUD preferred
• Background check clearance required
• CADC or the ability to obtain a CADC within 18 months of hire date required
• LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW preferred if masters-level
• If masters-level, work toward clinical licensure
• Average annual TB test required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Electronic Health Record documentation and review required
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred
• Experience working with clients of all ages, with varying issues and symptoms preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to organize, present, and use pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software
• Valid driver’s 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

Benefits and Perks

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure ($24.04/Hourly)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!