Intake Coordinator, Welcoming Center

LSSI • Chicago, IL

1d • $23 - $26

About The Position

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 $23-$26/Hourly. Opportunity for advancement. Clinical Supervision offered. 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: Complete crisis and initial intake assessments with clients, scheduled and walk-ins. Assess patients throughout their episode of care to determine medical necessity and to create an individualized plan of care for the identified diagnosis. Provide crisis/linkage case management to ensure continuity of care. Provide and coordinate a continuum of treatment services between the ED/SCH and BHAL referrals to meet patient 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• LSW/LCSW/LCPC preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with adult clients with mental health diagnosis, conducting counseling, crisis intervention or case management required.
• Proficient in the use of the EHR (Electronic Health Record) system required.
• Documented proof of passing the Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths (IM+CANS) training and test required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• LSW/LCSW/LCPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete crisis and initial intake assessments with clients, scheduled and walk-ins.
• Assess patients throughout their episode of care to determine medical necessity and to create an individualized plan of care for the identified diagnosis.
• Provide crisis/linkage case management to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide and coordinate a continuum of treatment services between the ED/SCH and BHAL referrals to meet patient 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.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $23-$26/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Clinical Supervision offered.
• 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: Entry Level