Counselor LCPC/LCSW and/or LPC/LCPC

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 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.)
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Report counseling/case management services to the supervisor weekly.
• Refer clients for an appointment with a psychiatrist as needed.
• Provide referrals for community resources and social services programs within Hamdard’s service tracks.
• Attend staff meetings and other Hamdard Center 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 required
• Other duties as assigned that will support the mission of Hamdard.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in social work or counseling with substance abuse experience
• 1 year experience providing behavioral health services to adult and adolescent clients.
• Experience with MAT based services preferred
• 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 case-load of clients presenting with complex needs within a community health setting.
• Bilingual preferred
• Current Illinois license as a behavioral health professional required (LCSW or LCPC)
• CADC licensure preferred
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Compliance with organizational TB, and Influenza vaccination policies, required

• 403B Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Bilingual-Spanish preferred