Substance Use Outpatient 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 Substance Use Outpatient Counselor Case Manager. Provide individual, group, and family counseling services for clients experiencing SUDs and substance- related issues in a clinical, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed manner for our Elgin Outpatient substance use treatment program.

Schedule: Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 10:00pm

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, co-occurring, or gambling 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, 1, 2.1, continuing care), DUI, and psychoeducation.
• Responsible for an assigned caseload and the associated documentation including treatment planning, insurance authorization, continuing care, case management and discharge plans. Monitor progress and participants’ response to treatment.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with referral sources to provide status reports and completion/discharge documentation for mutual clients.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment, alcohol/drug evaluations, and DUI evaluations using DSM- and ASAM criteria.
• Maintain weekly performance productivity.
• 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 I a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field strongly preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in substance use field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Professional certification or licensure (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, or CADC required, or must obtain within two (2) years of hire date).
• Annual TB test required.
• Knowledge and experience using DSM-5 and ASAM criteria to make accurate diagnosis of substance use disorders and treatment/intervention recommendations required.
• Demonstrated ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts required.
• Experience providing telehealth services preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to professional standards of ethics and maintain professionalism at all times.
• 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.
• 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.