Adoption Counselor

LSSI; West Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Job summary

LSSI in West Peoria, IL seeks licensed therapists to provide assessment and counseling to children, families, and groups, delivering individualized treatment plans and coordinating with Child Welfare staff.

Position requires a Master’s degree in counseling or social work, valid LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/LSW license, and at least 3 years post-graduate therapy experience; strong communication and documentation skills essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work required.
• Licensed as LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/LSW required.
• 3+ years post-graduate therapy experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of DSM-5/ICD-10 and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment of client’s therapeutic needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans engaging families and staff.
• Address safety, risk, and permanency planning within treatment.
• Provide direct counseling to individuals, families, and groups as per plan.
• Complete reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication

DSM-5/ICD-10 knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 $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.