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 Nurse Practitioner at Belmont Outpatient Community, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Responsible for providing evidence-based prescribing practices and interventions with an emphasis on shared decision-making, tailoring treatment to an individual client’s symptoms and preferences, and assessment of therapeutic response and side-effects for individuals participating in programs under the umbrella of Recovery & Reintegration.

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 $150,000/Annually.
• 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

• Prescribe medication based on symptoms and other information obtained from interviews as well as provide education on proper medication use to both client and/or client collaterals.
• Provide medical management of side effects (e.g., weight gain, blood pressure, etc.), including evaluation of client symptoms and side effects during each meeting.
• Assess client status through interview, observations, and assessments of problems and outcomes, including continually assessing for suicidality.
• Collaborate with client, treatment team, and other collateral contacts to develop and implement an individualized treatment plan.
• Provide health education to Adult Case Management and/or Substance Use clients and guidance to respective program staff.
• Coordinate health information exchange with RNs, MCOs, community medical providers, etc. in accordance with privacy laws.
• Respond to inquiries from external partners and communicate with external partners regarding refill requests.
• Remain familiar with emergency procedures.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Medical Degree or Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Active Illinois License (APRN, PA-C, or MD) in good standing with practice authority to provide Medication Management services required.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in behavioral health, community health, and/or substance use field preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review required and the ability to complete all documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with the standards of LSSI and other regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Annual TB test required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
  
  

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.