Supervisor, Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 61,378,000 - 68,884,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Healthcare

PTO 26 days

11 holidays

Sick time

403(b)

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) invites applications for a full-time Supervisor-SUR. The role leads a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health and substance use services in a community setting, ensuring trauma‑informed, culturally competent care and compliance with standards. Work hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday.

The position emphasizes supervision, program development, and collaboration with partner agencies, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.
• Proven counseling services experience.
• LSW/LCSW preferred.
• Background check clearance is required.
• Annual TB test.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with EHR documentation.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily operations of behavior health staff including counselors, case managers and peer support specialists.
• Provides supervision, coaching and assists with performance evaluations to ensure quality care.
• Facilitate team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Develops and monitors program objectives, service goals and outcomes.
• Coordinate with partnering agencies, healthcare providers and stakeholders to optimize service integration.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines, including documentation standards.

Skills

Counseling

Supervision

Team leadership

Communication

EHR documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

LSW/LCSW preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Supervisor-SUR, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Responsible for leading and coordinating a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health and substance use services in community-based setting. This role ensures that service delivery meets clinical standards, regulatory requirements and reflects trauma-informed, culturally competent care.

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 $21.42-$24.04/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

• Directs daily operations of behavior health staff including counselors, case managers and peer support specialists.
• Provides supervision, coaching and assist Director with performance evaluations to ensure quality care.
• Facilitate team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Develops and monitors program objectives, service goals and outcome measurements.
• Coordinate with partnering agencies, healthcare providers and stakeholders to optimize service integration.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines, including documentation standards.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred.
• Proven counseling services experience, assessment skills.
• LSW, LCSW preferred.
• Background check clearance is required.
• Annual TB test.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative community partnerships.
• Occasional driving may be required.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing for the state of residency and insurance.
• Valid Illinois statutory and liability insurance coverage is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.