Mental Health Clinician, Bilingual

The SSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Healthcare benefits

PTO 26 days/year

11 holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring licensed clinicians to provide individual and family therapy, community support and case management. You will assess risk, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with guardians and other providers to support client progress while maintaining timely documentation.

Join a team committed to integrity, professionalism, and making a positive impact in the community. Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education required.
• MSW/MA
• Minimum of one (1) year experience providing clinical therapy required.
• IMCANS certification required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DSM diagnosis criteria required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, verbal and written required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy, community support and case management.
• Assess clients for risk of harm and make appropriate referrals to more intensive services.
• Consult with parent/guardian and/or other providers re: client progress in treatment and needs.
• Carry client caseload as assigned to meet/exceed monthly productivity.
• Complete all required documentation within the required timeframes.
• Work with Supervisor on building clinical skillset and take trainings of interest.
• 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

Bilingual English/Spanish

Documentation & reporting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Independent work

Education

Graduate degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education

MSW/MA

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 $25.48-$26.92/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:

• Provide individual and family therapy, community support and case management.
• Assess clients for risk of harm and make appropriate referrals to more intensive services.
• Consult with parent/guardian and/or other providers re: client progress in treatment and needs.
• Carry client caseload as assigned to meet/exceed monthly productivity.
• Complete all required documentation within the required timeframes.
• Work with Supervisor on building clinical skillset and take trainings of interest.
• 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:

• Graduate degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education required.
• MSW/MA
• Minimum of one (1) year experience providing clinical therapy required.
• IMCANS certification required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DSM diagnosis criteria required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, verbal and written required.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently.
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred.
• 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)