Counselor Case Manager, Mobile Crisis

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Mobile Crisis Counselor Case Manager. Responsible for screening children and adults for psychiatric hospitalization and providing intensive short-term services to ensure stabilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field required.
• Background check, both criminal and DCFS, clearance required.
• Certification in IM CAT and/or IM CANS required.
• Completion of HFS trainings (de-escalation, Crisis Safety Planning, Mobile Crisis) required.
• Trained and proficient in the use of electronic health care record required.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working with clients in the community.
• 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 required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess children, adolescents, and/or adults in psychiatric crisis for hospitalization and facilitate hospitalization at location of need.
• Provide crisis counseling and coordination to help stabilize current psychiatric crisis if client doesn’t not meet criteria for inpatient hospitalization.
• Maintain client record in the electronic health record in accordance with licensure and accreditation 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.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level