Counselor Case Manager, Sterling Outpatient

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Sterling, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Healthcare

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking a clinician to conduct intake assessments, provide individual and family therapy, and coordinate case management to support housing stability and community participation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling (Master’s preferred), EHR proficiency, and a valid driver’s license. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with adherence to NASW ethics and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments using IM+CANS to evaluate need for services.
• Provide client-focused, collaborative services onsite and in the community.
• Plan and facilitate skill-building activities and support groups.
• Provide individual and family therapy to support housing stability and community participation.
• Provide case management, referrals, and public aid assistance.
• Collaborate with Sterling Outpatient team and partners to deliver holistic care.
• Maintain caseload to meet productivity requirements.
• Present groups grounded in evidence-based practices.
• Deliver weekly 1:1 counseling for assigned caseload.
• Support coverage for other Sterling Outpatient sites as needed.
• Complete required EHR documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Counseling

EHR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Master’s degree in social work or related field

IM+CANS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

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 $19.50-$22/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:

• Conduct intake assessments, utilizing the IM+CANS to evaluate need for mental health services, resources, and plan appropriate treatments per identified needs.
• Provide client focused, collaborative, and empowering services for clients onsite and in the community.
• Plan and facilitate skill building activities, community support group to promote independent living.
• Provide individual and family therapy as needed to support mental health needs, achieve housing stability, and increase community participation.
• Provide case management services to meet identified needs, initiate referrals and assist with linkages in the community as well as assist with applying for and maintaining public aid benefits.
• Collaborate with Sterling Outpatient team members, other LSSI programs, and external partners in order to provide quality, whole-person care and services to clients receiving services.
• Maintain a caseload of adequate size necessary to meet identified productivity requirements.
• Present groups, founded in evidence-based practices.
• Provide weekly 1:1 counseling to each client on assigned caseload.
• Provide support coverage to other Sterling Outpatient clients/sites, as needed.
• Complete all required EHR documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with Medicaid, funder, and/or payer requirements.
• Meet productivity requirements identified by LSSI.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.
• Familiarity with Emergency Procedures.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.

• LPC/LCPC preferred.
• Must either have and/or obtain IM+CANS Certification (maintain yearly renewals).
• One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.

• Trained and proficient in the use of electronic health care record required.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required.
• 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.