Licensed LCSW

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Plum 630 - Aurora, IL
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree - Masters
• Salary Range: $33.25 - $34.75Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Health Care

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.

We are looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community. What you will be doing? Key contributor to the Behavioral Health team and the agency as a whole.

The LPHA BH is responsible for reviewing IM+CANS and providing feedback to authors. Provide leadership and guidance for staff in the interpretation of Rule 132 and Rule 140. Track quality improvement data and complete month reports as assigned.

Ensure that all aspects of each service comply with all applicable Federal, State, and accreditation standards. Provides training to staff regarding documentation and assessment and planning. Counselors are expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency.

This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management. What will we provide Full Time employees.

Benefits_Summary. pdf 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays Paid training Tuition reimbursement License Reimbursement Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the table? Education: Master’s degree in a human services field required.

License/certifications: LCPC or LCSW required Experience: At least 4 years of experience in behavioral health required Essential Job Requirments Maintain excellent and punctual attendance Review and approve staff IM+CANS documentation according to MRO rule 132, CARF, BALC, and DHS standards.

Participate in monthly Case Utilization Reviews and send feedback to staff and managers on a monthly basis. Assure that each BH client file assigned to them to be reviewed is reviewed according to agency, state and federal regulations and completed by the end of each month.

Promote and maintain client’s rights and choices consistently throughout the CANS review process.

Provide education to staff in assigned areas Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with all agency, state, managed care, and federal regulations Assure that active treatment and program guidelines are followed Provide clinical supervision as assigned Check that input from clients is incorporated into IM+CANS development including treatment planning Advocates for a client centered treatment planning process that fully includes the person being served and their input throughout all documentation.

Communicate to staff what corrections are needed consistently using the IM+CANS template for guidance and follow-up when returns have not been received in a timely manner.

Track dates and signatures of paperwork to ensure compliance with regulations Promotes client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to staff in support of clients facing various health challenges, as needed.

Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders. Apply clinical judgment to determine appropriate services. Meet minimum service hour provision productivity standards Completes all billing within 48 hours.

Communicates effectively with supervisor regarding program concerns and requests input. Complete other duties as assigned. What are the other requirements?

Complete CEU’s required to maintain clinical licensure Flexibility to work evening hours Use of personal automobile Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.