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Counselor Substance Use Addiction

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Counselor Case Manager for Substance Use/Addiction. Responsible for providing individual, group, and family counseling services for adults experiencing SUDs and substance related issues in a clinical, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed manner in LSSI’s Kenmore Outpatient substance use treatment program.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

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!

Essential Functions:

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.

Position Qualifications:

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

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