Community Support Therapist

Network

Network Or Department
Network

Essential Functions

• Communicate agency policies, procedures, announcements, and updates during staff meetings.
• Participate in and manage resident recruitment and intake; collect all necessary clinical documentation.
• Conduct mental health needs assessments, determine diagnoses, and develop, implement, review, and revise individualized treatment plans that address housing, mental health, educational, vocational, and community support needs.
• Complete assessments such as IM+CANS, IATPs, LOCUS, DLA, etc.
• Provide individual therapy/counseling services.
• Absorb and assist people with completing benefit applications and maintaining eligibility.
• Support people during medical and psychiatric appointments.
• Teach and coach independent living skills, including healthy meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure timely completion of Medicaid mental health billing.
• Collaborate with Trinity staff to develop events, suggest system improvements, and identify and communicate potential problem areas to the CST Director.
• Work closely with the Property Manager to help individuals maintain stable housing.
• Professionally represent Trinity Services in the community and maintain relationships with funding sources and partner organizations.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, guardians, staff, visitors, and community agencies.
• Participate in weekly team meetings, collaborating with coworkers and the supervisor.
• Travel between building locations to meet with people in their apartments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of third-wave contextual behavior therapy models.
• Strong independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact tactfully with coworkers, program participants, families, visitors, and government agencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Trinity employees.
• Willingness to work with individuals at varying maturity levels.
• Ability to participate in specialized team meetings with persons served and their CST members.
• Ability to maintain positive staff relations and morale.
• Competence in planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and interpreting programs, goals, objectives, and policies to ensure quality care.
• Effective communication of policies, procedures, regulations, and reports to staff, participants, families, and agencies.
• Openness to new methods and principles and willingness to integrate them into current practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong self-motivation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Professional Counseling, or related field (required).
• Full licensure as LCSW or LCPC (preferred).
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (preferred).
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.

Disclaimer

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Statement Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.