Counselor Case Manager, Sterling Outpatient

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 Counselor Case Manager, Monday through Friday, Responsible for providing whole-person services to clients participating in Sterling Outpatient programs, including 1:1 sessions, case management assistance, and IM CANS assessments. Also responsible for assisting clients in achieving their stated goals and objectives as well as collaborate with other internal and external treatment professionals.

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 $19.50-$22/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

• Conduct intake assessments, utilizing the IM CANS 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 group 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 in order 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 1:1 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 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 individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• LPC/LCPC preferred.
• Must either have and/or obtain IM CANS Certification (maintain yearly renewals).
• One (1) to three (3) 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 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.
  
  

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, any other characteristic protected by law.