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.