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 services to individuals with alcohol/drug, co-occurring, or gambling related conditions and/or problems using a variety of therapeutic modalities and evidence- based practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate group and individual counseling sessions (ASAM Levels 0.5, 1, 2.1, continuing care), DUI, and psychoeducation.
• Responsible for an assigned caseload and the associated documentation including treatment planning, insurance authorization, continuing care, case management and discharge plans. Monitor progress and participants’ response to treatment.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with referral sources to provide status reports and completion/discharge documentation for mutual clients.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment, alcohol/drug evaluations, and DUI evaluations using DSM- and ASAM criteria.
• Maintain weekly performance productivity.
• 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 I a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field strongly preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in substance use field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Professional certification or licensure (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, or CADC required, or must obtain within two (2) years of hire date).
• Annual TB test 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.
• Experience providing telehealth services preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to professional standards of ethics and maintain professionalism at all times.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation preferred.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage preferred.