Community Based Therapist

About the role

Responsible for providing counseling and other clinical services to children, adults, couples and families in their natural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy as needed in an office or out of office setting utilizing evidence based practices and a variety of therapeutic approaches.
• Completes diagnostic assessments and develops the Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan with the client, parent/guardian, and/or caseworker.
• Fulfills crisis intervention services as needed.
• Participates in clinical case staffing as needed.
• Schedules clinical case staffing to assure consistent communication with other professional staff involved with the client.
• Collaborates with external agencies and programs as needed and with families to coordinate services on behalf of the individuals served.
• Maintains case records and notes in a timely and professional manner.
• Assures proper billing for all services provided.
• Keeps up to date, timely and professional records at all time and adheres to all payer regulations.
• Complies with Medicaid Rule 132 and Managed Care Organization requirements.
• Participates in weekly supervision with direct supervisor to explore areas of strength and growth.
• Completes all needed reports in a timely manner when required.
• Completes all required client documentation in a timely manner as required.
• Participate in Utilization Review of clinical files.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must possess the experience, personal qualities and practice skills to work effectively with professionals in other organizations and from other disciplines and to provide services in a manner that reflects understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism.
• Must possess and retain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and retain proof of auto insurance.
• DCFS/CANTS Clearance.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited program, or in a related human service field; strong preference for License in Clinical Social Work or Licensed Clinical Professional Counseling.
• The ability and willingness to actively participate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and a variety of treatment modalities used with the population(s) served.

Care & TCI Hoyleton

• Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire.
• Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• 10 company holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental benefits including: voluntary life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their household members for additional support
• Tuition reimbursement to encourage continued learning and growth
• BenefitHub Perks Program offering valuable employee discounts