Substance Use Outpatient Counselor/Case Manager

Job Title: Counselor Case Manager

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, Tuesday through Saturday 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Responsible for providing individual, group, and family counseling in a community-based setting to primarily adolescent clients experiencing SUDs and substance related issues. In a clinical, culturally sensitive manner for our Substance Use Outpatient Treatment Program. Work with clients to help them achieve their goals/objectives and partner with internal and external treatment professionals and community partners. Collaborate with clients and/or colleagues to complete IM+CANS, treatment plans, and other required.

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 $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, 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 a continuum of counseling services to individuals with alcohol/drug related conditions and/or problems using a variety of therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate group and individual counseling sessions (ASAM Levels 0.5, I, II.1, continuing care, DUI), and psychoeducation in community-based settings.
• Responsible for an assigned caseload and the associated documentation, including assessment, treatment planning, continuing care, case management, and discharge plans; monitor progress and participants' response to treatment.
• Communicate with referral sources to provide status reports and completion/discharge documentation.
• Maintain weekly performance productivity.
• 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 social work, psychology, counseling, or related field preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in substance use field preferred.
• LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC or CADC required, or must obtain within two (2) years of hire date.
• Proficient speaking, reading, and writing Spanish preferred.
• Annual TB test and biohazard training required.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge and experience using DSM-5 and ASAM criteria to make accurate diagnoses of substance use disorders and treatment/intervention recommendations required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review preferred.
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred.
• Experience using Zoom or other telehealth platform preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation preferred.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage preferred.

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.