Counselor Case Manager, Next Steps Day Treatment
Job Description
About the Role
Join Lutheran Social Services of Illinois as a Day Treatment Counselor – Tuesday-Saturday Schedule in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
Requirements
- Position Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
- CADC, LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $21 - $23/hr
- 26 days PTO.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Lutheran Social Services of Illinois as a Day Treatment Counselor – Tuesday-Saturday Schedule.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor Case Manager, Next Steps Day Treatment at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Substance Abuse Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Substance Abuse Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Substance Abuse Counseling position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois lists compensation for this physician position at $44k to $48k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($44k–$48k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Counseling, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Client education, Documentation, Electronic health record, Microsoft Office. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Abuse Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The Counselor Case Manager is responsible for managing a caseload of seven to ten clients, providing individual and group counseling, and coordinating client care. They must also develop didactic groups, maintain accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record, and collaborate with t...
Benefits package: Healthcare Insurance, Up to 26 days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Time, 403(b) Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Hours. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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