Counselor Case Manager, Belmont Outpatient

LSSI•Chicago, IL

59d•$24

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Annual TB test and biohazard training required.
Knowledge and experience using DSM-5 and ASAM criteria to make accurate diagnoses of substance use disorders and treatment/intervention recommendations required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Proficient speaking, reading, and writing Spanish preferred.
Experience working with adolescents preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review preferred.
Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred.
Experience using Zoom or other telehealth platform preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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!

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