Clinical Therapist/Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor

Responsibilities

Designs individualized treatment plans for the individuals served
Actively participates in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Presents clinical information to the agency’s consulting psychiatrist
Completes clinical documentation
Participates in and attends all Community Support Team meetings for consumer caseload
Consults with and advises and actively participates with staff from the Residential and Vocational Departments regarding implementation of Behavior Management Programs
Conducts regular site assessments including the correct implementation of Behavior Management Programs and the collection of reliable data for the programs
Responds to and manages emergency clinical issues including facilitating psychiatric hospitalization when necessary
Observes consumers both in residential and vocational settings to evaluate level of functioning, behavioral issues and mental status
Provides individual and group psycho-social rehabilitation or therapy as assigned by Supervisor of the department
Completes all required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with regulatory and licensing standards
Complies with all agency and departmental policies and procedures
Maintains professional conduct and works cooperatively with all other staff
Evaluates the effectiveness of current consumer interventions and makes appropriate changes to improve consumer functioning and independence
Attends training, in-service, and other opportunities for professional development as required
Maintains a safe environment for all consumers

Qualifications

• MA or MS in Psychology/Counseling or an MSW
• One-year clinical experience under a qualified mental health professional
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Pass a criminal background check and physical/drug test

About the role

St. Coletta's of Illinois is currently seeking a Clinical Therapist responsible for developing and monitoring behavior intervention programs for consumers in the agency's programs. This individual will be responsible for developing, monitoring and actively implementing programming to meet the psychological needs of the individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities as well as those dually diagnosed.

Benefits

• Full-time employees with vacation, personal days, sick days and 10 paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, and long-term disability and life insurance 2.5x your annual salary
• St. Coletta's also provides Clinical Supervision for LPCs

Pay

$50,000 annually

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM OR 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (No Weekends)