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 Intake Coordinator. Responsible for facilitating and coordinating the timely evaluation and acceptance of clients referred for services with varying presenting problems. Manages client caseload linked to medication management services. Serve as the diversion liaison to Swedish Hospital to ensure continuity of care for clients.

*This position complies with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule, which requires that employees working in certain programs are fully vaccinated unless you have a medical or religious exemption. Routine COVID-19 Testing is required from the COVID-19 vaccination*

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 $45,000-$52,000/Yearly.
• 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:

• Completes crisis and initial intake assessments with clients, scheduled and walk-ins.
• Assesses patients throughout their episode of care to determine medical necessity and create an individualized plan of care for the identified diagnosis.
• Provides crisis/linkage case management to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides and coordinates a continuum of treatment services between the ED/SCH and BHAL referrals to meet patient needs.
• Complies with productivity standards.

Position Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Worker/Counseling or similar field preferred.
• BSW required.
• LCSW/LCPC preferred.
• CADC preferred.
• Must pass the IL IM-CANS training/test.
• 1 year experience working with adult clients with a mental health diagnosis, conducting counseling, crisis intervention or case management.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.

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.