Counselor Case Manager, Elgin Outpatient

The SSI Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Healthcare insurance

PTO 26 days

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking qualified professionals in Elgin, IL, to provide counseling and support services across outpatient and residential programs. The role emphasizes productivity, compliance, and ethical practice within a collaborative team.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $24, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including healthcare, generous PTO, holidays, retirement plans, EAP, flexible hours, and paid training to help you

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; further degrees preferred.
• CADC or ability to obtain CADC within 18 months of hire.
• LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW preferred with ongoing licensure goals.
• Experience with EHR documentation and review.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed revenue productivity; manage outpatient and residential caseloads as assigned.
• Understand and follow all compliance rules regarding treatment services and contracts.
• Understand and reflect the clinical model of the program.
• Adhere to timelines regarding documentation completion.
• Work with Supervisor on building clinical skillset.
• Ensure adherence to NASW Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate professional, respectful conduct with clients, families, staff, and partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates, bachelor’s, or master’s in social service field preferred

CADC or ability to obtain CADC within 18 months

LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW preferred

Masters toward clinical licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software proficiency

Job description

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 $24/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:

• Meet and exceed revenue productivity Outpatient: carry client caseload as assigned to meet 60% productivity (25 hours/week) Elgin Residential: average 7 clients on caseload at all times (5 hours split between 1:1 sessions and counseling/case management; contribute to 25 hours/week of group services) Kenmore Residential: average 5 clients on caseload at all times (5 hours split between 1:1 sessions and counseling/case management; contribute to 25 hours/week of group services)
• Understand and follow all compliance rules regarding treatment services and contracts.
• Understand and reflect the clinical model of the program.
• Adhere to all timelines regarding documentation completion.
• Work with Supervisor on building clinical skillset.
• 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.
• Associates, bachelors, or master's degree in a social service field is preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• CADC or the ability to obtain a CADC within 18 months of hire date required.
• LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW preferred.
• If masters-level, work toward clinical licensure.
• Annual TB test required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Electronic Health Record documentation and review required.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required.
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred.
• Experience working with clients of all ages, with varying issues and symptoms preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully independently as well as in a team environment.
• 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 required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.