Licensed LCSW
About The Position
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a key contributor to the Behavioral Health team and the agency as a whole. The role reviews IM+CANS documentation and provides feedback to its authors, offers staff leadership and guidance on interpreting Rule 132 and Rule 140, tracks quality improvement data, and completes assigned monthly reports. The position helps ensure 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. The role reviews and approves staff IM+CANS documentation, participates in monthly Case Utilization Reviews, reviews assigned client files by each month’s end, and supports client rights, choices, and input throughout assessment and treatment planning. It also provides education, clinical supervision as assigned, and coaching, counseling, consultation, and related support to staff serving clients. Some work components may be performed remotely at management’s discretion, subject to performance and operational needs; remote work is not an employment entitlement.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a human services field.
- LCPC or LCSW licensure.
- At least 4 years of experience in behavioral health.
- Flexibility to work evening hours.
- Use of a personal automobile.
- Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies.
- Maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license.
- Meet and maintain driving record standards set by AID’s insurance carrier.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve staff IM+CANS documentation according to MRO Rule 132, CARF, BALC, and DHS standards.
- Participate in monthly Case Utilization Reviews and provide feedback to staff and managers.
- Review assigned behavioral health client files in accordance with 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 to staff in assigned areas and training on documentation, assessment, and planning.
- Ensure compliance with agency, state, managed care, federal, and accreditation requirements, and 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.
- Communicate required corrections to staff using the IM+CANS template and follow up when returned documentation is delayed.
- 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 and respect for the diversity of clients, employees, families, and other stakeholders.
- Apply clinical judgment to determine appropriate services and meet minimum service-hour productivity standards.
- Complete billing within 48 hours.
- Communicate program concerns to the supervisor and request input.
- Maintain punctual attendance and complete other duties as assigned.
- Complete continuing education units required to maintain clinical licensure.
Benefits
- 21 days of paid time off.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
