Non Certified Counselor- LSW/ LPC

JOB TITLE: LSW/LPC Behavioral Health CounselorHamdard Center for Health and Human services is a not-for-profit health and social service agency whose mission is to promote the physical and emotional health and psychological well-being of individuals and families by offering hope, help, and healing.Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services has a FULL TIME (40 hours/Week) Monday to Friday position at Addison location: 228 E Lake Street Addison IL 60101.Department: Behavioral HealthStatus: Full TimeCompensation: $55,000 - $63,000Duration: 3 Months probationary, Ongoing if satisfactory results.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide an assessment of the client's mental health and substance abuse needs to develop a service plan.Provide supportive counseling and advocacy for clients suffering from co-occurring disorders, including substance abuse.Provide DSM-5 diagnoses and the ability to utilize research-based treatment modalities effectively.Understanding and practicing the professional ethics code of conduct and HIPAA compliance.Maintain up-to-date client records and statistical data.Prepare documentation for the client's file (intake, encounter notes, treatment plan, etc.)Report counseling/case management services to the supervisor every week.Refer clients to a psychiatrist for appointments as needed.Provide referrals for community resources and social services programs within Hamdard's service tracks.Attend staff meetings and other Hamdard Health Alliance activities.Participate in staff training, development, and support activities.Develop and implement new processes and procedures for services provided.Travel to agency locations in Chicago, Northside, and Addison Township may be requiredOther duties as assigned that will support Hamdard's mission.Qualifications:Master's degree in social work or counseling.Compliance with organizational TB, influenza, MMR, HepB, Tdap, and Varicella vaccination policies is required.Eligible to take LCSW/LCPC exam within 90 days of employment, a plus.Substance abuse experience is a plus but not required.Experience providing behavioral health services to adult and/or adolescent clients.Experience with MAT-based services is a plus, but not required.High level of comfort working within the medical model on a team of primary care providers while using a consultative style.Ability to exercise sound judgment in managing patient crises calmly, consistently, and equitably.Ability to manage a large caseload of clients presenting with complex needs within a community health setting.Bilingual a plus, but not a requirement.Current Illinois license as a behavioral health professional required (LSW or LPC)Excellent organizational skills are required.Benefits:Healthcare: Medical, Voluntary Dental and Vision403(B) retirement planPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysLife Insurance with Voluntary Increase OptionLong Term DisabilityVoluntary Accident and Illness Insurance"Hamdard Healthcare reserves the right to schedule staff on the needs of the business or clinic."Pay: $55,000.00 - $63,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceEducation:* Master's (Preferred)License/Certification:* Illinois License (Preferred)Work Location: In person