Mental Health Clinician

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 Mental Health Clinician, Monday through Friday. Responsible for providing therapy, community support and case management to children, adolescents, and adults in need of individual, group, couples, and family therapy, utilizing a variety of modalities. Schedule As Follows Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote 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. Salary $25.48/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 Provide individual and family therapy, community support and case management. Assess clients for risk of harm and make appropriate referrals to more intensive services. Consult with parent/guardian and/or other providers re: client progress in treatment and needs. Carry client caseload as assigned to meet/exceed monthly productivity. Complete all required documentation within the required timeframes. Work with Supervisor on building clinical skillset and take trainings of interest. 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 Graduate degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education required.

MSW/MA

Minimum of one (1) year experience providing clinical therapy required. IMCANS certification required. Background check clearance required. Demonstrated knowledge of DSM diagnosis criteria required. Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lutheran Social Services of Illinois