Case Manager, CST

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 we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time CST Case Manager, Monday through Friday. Responsible for providing whole-person services to clients participating in mental health case management programs, including 1:1 meetings, case management assistance, and the utilization of evidence informed interventions that target behavioral, emotional, and social skill building. Also responsible for assisting clients in achieving their stated goals and objectives; collaborating with internal and external treatment professionals and community partners.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re 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 $22-$24/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, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions: 

• Meet and exceed revenue productivity.
• Carry a client caseload, as assigned, to meet 60% productivity (24 billable hours per week).
• Collaborate with clients and/or colleagues to complete lM CANS, treatment plans, and other required documentation. 
• Understand and follow all compliance rules regarding treatment of services and contracts. 
• Understand and reflect the clinical model of the program, demonstrating principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 
• Adhere to all timelines regarding documentation completion. 
• 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 individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner. 

Position Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in a social service field preferred.
• If master’s level, work toward clinical licensure.
• LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW preferred. 
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Electronic Health Record documentation and review required. 
• Clinically trained and experience using best practices as well as experience working with a variety of client ages, issues, and symptoms preferred. 
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards preferred. 
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Must Have:
  • 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.

Salary : $22 - $24