SASS Counselor/Case Manager
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.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking an energetic person to join our team as a Counselor/Case manager in our Screening, Assessment & Support Services (SASS) program on the Northwest side of Chicago.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answer crisis calls in response to mental health crises in various Chicago communities, and drive to the location of the crisis within 90 minutes of receiving the call.
- Provide crisis intervention services to individuals in crisis, with the goal of immediate symptom reduction and restoration to a previous level of functioning
- Provide emergency assessments at hospitals and in the community
- Assess the client for indicators of abuse
- Establish a provisional DSM 5 diagnosis
- Facilitate psychiatric hospitalization when indicated
- Develop close working relationships with DCFS and DMH funded agencies, and other child and adolescent mental health service providers throughout the northwest side of Chicago
- As appropriate, provide brief and immediate mental health services or referral, linkage, and consultation with other mental health service providers
- Work cooperatively with other members of the crisis team, including co-workers and supervisors
- Maintain compliance with confidentiality policies and procedures at all times
- Maintain positive and mutually respectful relationships with other human service providers, entitlement agencies, health care vendors,
- and the community.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Service field required, LSW/LPC preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Some evening availability required
- Valid driver's license and access to automobile along with proof of insurance required
Benefits and Perks:
Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping others live better lives, as well as these career advantages:
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure
- Opportunity for advancement
- Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 10 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours
- The training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
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.