What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor Case Manager CST position at Lutheran Social Services of IL?
Description
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-timeCSTCounselor Case ManagerMonday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.Provide intensive community-based case management services for individuals with serious mental illness to promote community functioning. and decrease psychiatric hospitalizations and crisis episodes. Individuals may be part of the Colbert or Williams Consent Decrees.
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:
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 $47,000-$50,000/Annually.
- 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 and coordinate a continuum of treatment services.
- Carry a caseload of client's providing supportive counseling and concrete services as assigned by Supervisor and operate as part of a treatment team.
- Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with Rule 140 requirements, DIIS, and the Williams and Colbert Consent Decrees.
- Meet financial productivity targets.
- Responsible for transportation of clients in personal vehicle and/or agency vehicle.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organization and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelors' degree in social work, counseling, or related field required.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
- One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.
- Experience in Crisis Intervention and De-escalation preferred.
- Trained and proficient in the use of an electronic health care record required.
- Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards 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.
- Background check clearance required.
- 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.
Salary : $47,000 - $50,000
