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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 ACT Substance Use Counselor , Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This role is part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team on the Northwest side of Chicago. ACT Services consist of integrated crisis, treatment, and rehabilitative supports provided by an interdisciplinary team to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. ACT Services are intended to promote symptom stability, management of comorbid health conditions, and appropriate use of psychotropic medications, as well as to restore personal care, community living, work, and social skills. ACT Services encompass counseling and therapy, medication management and monitoring, skill building, and crisis stabilization services. The ACT Substance Use Counselor functions as a counselor/case manager providing services to clients with severe mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach. They will assist with assessment, provide individualized addiction counseling, and concrete case management services that are client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. 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 $55,000-$60,000/Annually. 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: Operate as part of a treatment team and attend daily staff meetings. Assist with assessment and provide individual addiction treatment and symptom management using evidence-based practices. Carry a caseload of clients providing concrete case management services and collaborate with other internal and external programs and treatment providers in order to provide these services. Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and meets Rule 140/132 and/or MCO requirements. This includes crisis plan assessments and intake documentation. Comply with documentation and productivity standards. Transportation of clients in personal vehicle and agency vehicle is required. Services will be provided at multiple locations. Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field CADC Demonstrated experience implementing evidence-based practices to fidelity. Demonstrated ability to interact with and respect differences of opinion, beliefs, culture, appearances, and ways of life. Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) along with other related software. Ability to establish trusting, hopeful relationships with clients and their families. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Transport self to/from assigned nursing facilities, transport clients to/from appointments as needed, comply with traffic laws/regulations, strong commitment to safety, good navigational skills. Position requires valid IL driver’s license and insurance. 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, or any other characteristic protected by law. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Non-profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

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