Licensed LCSW

ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT • Aurora, IL

22d • $33 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a key contributor to the Behavioral Health team and the agency. The role reviews IM+CANS documentation and provides feedback to its authors, guides staff in interpreting Rule 132 and Rule 140, tracks quality improvement data, and completes assigned monthly reports. The position ensures services comply with applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards and trains staff on documentation, assessment, and planning. Counselors work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency. Some work components may be performed remotely at management’s discretion, based on demonstrated performance and operational needs; remote work is not an employment entitlement and approval may be rescinded.

The role supports client-centered treatment planning and client rights and choices throughout the CANS review process. It includes reviewing and approving staff documentation, participating in monthly Case Utilization Reviews, providing clinical supervision as assigned, ensuring regulatory compliance, applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate services, meeting minimum service-hour productivity standards, and completing billing within 48 hours. The employee also promotes client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to staff supporting clients, as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human services field.
• LCPC or LCSW license.
• At least 4 years of behavioral health experience.
• Complete continuing education units required to maintain clinical licensure.
• Flexibility to work evening hours.
• Use of a personal automobile.
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID personnel policies.
• Maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Meet and maintain driving record standards defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve staff IM+CANS documentation according to MRO Rule 132, CARF, BALC, and DHS standards.
• Provide feedback to documentation authors and communicate needed corrections consistently, using the IM+CANS template for guidance and following up when returns are not received on time.
• Participate in monthly Case Utilization Reviews and send feedback to staff and managers each month.
• Review assigned behavioral health client files according to agency, state, and federal regulations, completing reviews by the end of each month.
• Promote and maintain clients’ rights and choices throughout the CANS review process.
• Provide education and training to staff in assigned areas, including documentation, assessment, and planning.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff on interpreting Rule 132 and Rule 140.
• Track quality improvement data and complete assigned monthly reports.
• Ensure compliance with agency, state, managed care, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Ensure active treatment and program guidelines are followed.
• Provide clinical supervision as assigned.
• Ensure client input is incorporated into IM+CANS development and treatment planning, and advocate for client-centered planning that includes the person served throughout documentation.
• Track paperwork dates and signatures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to staff supporting clients, as needed.
• Promote awareness of and respect for the diversity of clients, employees, families, and other stakeholders.
• Apply clinical judgment to determine appropriate services.
• Meet minimum service-hour productivity standards.
• Complete all billing within 48 hours.
• Communicate program concerns to the supervisor and request input.
• Maintain excellent and punctual attendance.
• Complete continuing education units required to maintain clinical licensure.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 21 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• License reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

What This Job Offers

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