High-Intensity Clinical Therapist - IDD Mental Health

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Clinical Therapist in the IDD Mental Health Services program is a core member of a specialized, interdisciplinary team providing outpatient mental health services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health challenges. The clinician will have a specialized focus in serving Envision Unlimited members who are accessing supports through the agency’s Short-Term Stabilization Homes (SSH) and Community Living & Transition (CLT) services programs. This will entail primarily working in the South Suburban region of Chicagoland with travel to Kankakee and Aurora 1 – 2 times per week with mileage reimbursed by the agency.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based and emerging dual-diagnosis models (e.g., ACT, collaborative care models, adapted DBT/CBT, SFBT).
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing reassessments using approved tools (e.g., IM+CANS, LOCUS, Treatment Plans).
• Develop and implement individualized, person-centered treatment plans aligned with members’ strengths, preferences, and life goals.
• Deliver therapy and supports in settings most accessible to clients, including day programs, residential locations (CILA), community settings, and via telehealth.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary teams (IDTs), behavior support meetings, and care coordination efforts for clients.
• Collaborate with DSPs, QIDPs, families/guardians, and other providers to ensure integrated, trauma-informed support systems.
• Provide consultation and clinical recommendations to client support systems to address environmental and systemic barriers.
• Deliver services grounded in neurodiversity-affirming, person-centered, and trauma-informed philosophies.
• Utilize adaptive therapeutic techniques and accessible communication strategies tailored to individual cognitive and communication needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid, managed care, and agency standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of meeting the mental health service needs of Envision Unlimited members.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Other Expectations

• Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, martial, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences.
• Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
• Active Illinois licensure (provisional – LSW/LPC/LMFT-A or full – LCSW/LCPC/LMFT) or license-eligible within 90 days of hire required.
• 2-3 years of experience in the mental health or IDD field, or a combination of both preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary and community-based settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt therapeutic approaches to diverse cognitive, communication, and behavioral needs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between service locations required.
• Must pass background check and meet agency requirements.
• Able to commute to the South Suburbs of Chicago as required.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

Work Environment

• The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• The work environment may include any of the following: working alone, working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.
• Overall, this role involves a flexible, community-based work environment, including: Visiting client homes, day programs (CDS), and community settings Outpatient clinic/office settings Telehealth service delivery Interaction with individuals experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges Sitting in a car for up to 1 hour at a time for travel between sites

Salary Description

$55,000