Case Manager: Impactful Counseling with Flexible Hours

The SSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Healthcare

PTO 26 days

11 holidays

Flexible hours

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The SSI Group in Chicago is seeking a qualified candidate for a frontline behavioral health role. You will manage a caseload, provide counseling and concrete services, and coordinate treatment across a multidisciplinary team.

You will ensure timely documentation per Medicaid and DHS requirements, meet productivity targets, and transport clients as needed across locations. The role requires independent work, strong communication, and proficient Microsoft Office skills; background checks required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with experience in field required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in Crisis Intervention and De-escalation required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaborating with the team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, identify concerns and barriers and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• Background check clearance required.
• Must Have: 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of treatment services.
• Carry a caseload of clients providing supportive counseling and concrete services as assigned by Supervisor and operate as part of a treatment team.
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with requirements established by Medicaid, DHS, and the Williams/Colbert Consent Decree.
• Meet productivity and transition targets.
• Transportation of clients in personal vehicle and agency vehicle is required. Services will be provided in multiple locations.
• 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.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

De-escalation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The SSI Group in Chicago is seeking a qualified candidate for a frontline behavioral health role. You will manage a caseload, provide counseling and concrete services, and coordinate treatment across a multidisciplinary team.

You will ensure timely documentation per Medicaid and DHS requirements, meet productivity targets, and transport clients as needed across locations. The role requires independent work, strong communication, and proficient Microsoft Office skills; background checks required.