Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Careers

Description

• 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!

• Provide a continuum of counseling and psychoeducation services to clients with alcohol/drug co-occurring or gambling related conditions.
• Coordinate and facilitate group and individual counseling sessions (ASAM Levels 0.5, 1, 2.1, continuing care), DUI, and psychoeducation.
• Provide case management services, including assessment, evaluations, treatment planning, continuing care, and monitoring progress of clients' response to treatment.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately, in a timely manner and in compliance with state, federal, and agency standards.
• Collaborate with team members, other LSSI programs, and external partners in order to provide quality, whole-person care and services to clients.
• Meet productivity requirements identified by LSSI.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's or master's degree preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in substance use field preferred.
• LSW, LPC, LCSW, or CADS required, or must obtain within two (2) years of hire date.
• Annual TB test required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Knowledge and experience using DSM-5 and ASAM criteria to make accurate diagnosis of substance use disorders and treatment/intervention recommendations required.
• Demonstrated ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts required.
• Trained and proficient in the use of an electronic health care record preferred.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards preferred.
• 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.