Counseling Supervisor

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 Counseling Supervisor. Supervise a unit of master’s level counselors and one or more sites. Responsible for providing clinical consultation and practice model development for foster care programs within the expectations of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, LSSI, Illinois Part 132 Medicaid Mental Health Services, and Council on Accreditation standards.

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 $63,000-$68,000/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

• Supervise a unit of master’s level counselors providing the full array of therapeutic service to children and families involved in the foster care system.
• Responsible for the management of the intake process for children/families referred for therapeutic services from LSSI foster care programs, including intake assessment of presenting issues and matching with an appropriate identified counselor.
• Participate in regularly scheduled supervision for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, treatment planning, and intervention.
• Ensure that supervised staff meet productivity standards established by the LSSI Children’s Community Service Network Management Team.
• Ensure the job duties of the team and direct reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide direct therapeutic services to one or more clients as indicated by the assessment and treatment plan.
• 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

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or other identified human services field. Minimum of 5 years of post-Master’s clinical experience and 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential, or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of the DSM 5 and ICD 10 and their applications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of strengths-based, trauma informed interaction with clients.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance and access to transportation to make home visits, other required appointments, and transport clients as needed.
• Submit to fingerprinting and pass required background checks, including CANTS, LEADS, Sexual Abuse Registry, Illinois State Police, and FBI.
  
  

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.