Adoption Counselor

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Adoption Preservation Support Counselor, Monday through Friday in Illinois. The role delivers therapeutic services to adopted children and families, performing assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and careful document submission in line with program plans.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in counseling or social work and current licensure or supervised licensure path.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work required.
• Current licensure as LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/LSW required or pursued with supervision.
• 3+ years post-graduate therapy experience preferred.
• Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment of client’s therapeutic needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plan engaging children, families, and staff.
• Deliver direct counseling to individuals, families, and groups as needed.
• Submit reports and billing accurately and timely as required.
• Participate in supervision for guidance and decision-making; provide DSM-5/ICD-10 diagnoses.
• Maintain professional conduct with clients and partners, with integrity.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Organization

Driver's license

Transportation access

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or social work

MSW encouraged

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Adoption Preservation Support Counselor, Monday through Friday. Responsible for providing a full range of therapeutic services to adopted children and adoptive parents in accordance with the comprehensive, integrated assessment, permanency plan, and assessed therapeutic needs of the child and family. Services provided within state mandates, COA standards, LSSI policies and program plans.

Benefits And Perks

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $30.97-$36.98/Hourly.
• $4,000 Sign-on Bonus
• 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 comprehensive assessment of client’s therapeutic needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plan being certain to engage children, families, and the Child Welfare Specialist staff in the process.
• The process must also take into consideration the reasons the child/family are/were involved in the child welfare system, past and current safety and risk concerns, and the permanency/treatment plan for the child.
• Provide direct counseling and therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups as indicated by the assessment and treatment plan. Location of service delivery, whether home, office, or community, is based on client needs, relevant program plans, and requirements.
• Complete and submit all reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely as required by LSSI and funding sources. Includes completion of written reports detailing client’s progress as required by applicable policies/procedures and/or when required by juvenile court.
• Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, treatment planning and intervention. Provide DSM 5/ICD-1O diagnosis for assigned clients.
• 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

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program or a master’s degree in a field related to social work or counseling. Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work required. Experience is preferred but not required. New graduates with a Master of Social Work (MSW) are encouraged to apply.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Licensed as a LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or LSW required. If staff member is not licensed at the time of employment, he/she will be supervised by a licensed employee with the goal of obtaining the appropriate licensure within a two-year period from date of hire.
• Three (3) or more years post graduate experience working as a therapist preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, bother verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of DSM 5IICD-1O and their applications, under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to others and influence people.
• 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 required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

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.