Substance Use Outpatient Counselor

LSSI•Elgin, IL

About The Position

The Substance Use Outpatient Counselor provides outpatient and residential counseling and case-management services, maintains an assigned client caseload, and contributes to group services. The position is responsible for meeting productivity expectations, following treatment-service and contract compliance requirements, reflecting the program’s clinical model, and completing documentation within required timelines. The counselor works with a supervisor to build clinical skills and upholds ethical and professional standards when working with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners. For outpatient work, the counselor carries an assigned caseload to meet 60% productivity, identified as 25 hours per week. Elgin Residential and Kenmore Residential assignments have specified caseload and service expectations. The posting lists an hourly salary of $24 and describes flexible hours and benefits for full-time employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Background check clearance.
CADC or the ability to obtain a CADC within 18 months of hire.
Proficiency in electronic health record documentation and review.
Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards.
Ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensibly, verbally and in writing.
Organization, presentation, and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and related software.
Valid driver’s license in good standing in the state of residence.
Access to reliable transportation.
Valid Illinois statutory minimum liability insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage.
Annual TB test.

Nice To Haves

Associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in a social service field.
LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW.
Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships.
Experience working with clients of all ages and with varying issues and symptoms.

Responsibilities

Meet and exceed revenue productivity expectations.
For outpatient work, carry an assigned client caseload to meet 60% productivity (25 hours per week).
For Elgin Residential, maintain an average caseload of seven clients and provide five hours split between one-to-one sessions and counseling/case management; contribute to 25 hours per week of group services.
For Kenmore Residential, maintain an average caseload of five clients and provide five hours split between one-to-one sessions and counseling/case management; contribute to 25 hours per week of group services.
Understand and follow compliance rules regarding treatment services and contracts.
Understand and reflect the clinical model of the program.
Complete documentation within all required timelines.
Work with a supervisor to build clinical skills.
Adhere to treatment ethics, including the NASW Code of Ethics.
Demonstrate professional and positive behavior, carry out responsibilities with integrity, and treat clients, families, LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations or individuals with dignity, respect, honesty, and fairness.

Benefits

On-demand flexible payday access to earned wages through the Dayforce Wallet app.
Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure; listed salary is $24 per hour.
Opportunity for advancement.
Overnight pay premium available.
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including healthcare insurance.
Up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year.
11 paid holidays.
Sick time.
403(b) plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible hours.
Paid training.