Therapist, Bilingual (Spanish)

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 full-time Mental Health Clinicians (Bilingual - Spanish), with flexible hours throughout the week and weekend. Responsible for providing prescreening, therapy and linkage case management services in a team-based environment and for conducting crisis intervention to stabilize, provide linkage to appropriate resources and engage patients with varying levels of motivation.

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-$28/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:

• Utilize evidence-based practices during individual and group treatment that supports client’s goals and addressed mental health needs/symptoms.
• Assess patient throughout their episode of care to determine medical necessity and create an individualized plan of care for the identified diagnosis.
• Communicate with supervisor, treatment team and collateral agencies in order to develop and execute treatment plans.
• Provide and coordinate a continuum of treatment services between the EO/SCH and BHAL referrals to meet the client’s needs.
• Comply with productivity standards.
• 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:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or similar field required.
• LCSW/LCPC required.
• CADC preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with adult clients with a mental health diagnosis, conducting counseling, crisis intervention or case management required.
• Bilingual, written and verbal preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Must pass the IL IM-CANS training/test.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and 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.

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