Qualified Mental Health Professional

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic assessments, collecting diagnostic information, determining immediate treatment plans for patients.
• Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
• Provides direct, intensive psychiatric therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders.
• Collaborates with Crisis Services for clients presenting that may be a danger to self or others.
• Maintains records according to RYC and accreditation standards MRO, CARF, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurances.
• Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current intermediate or temporary licensure in good standing to practice from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation in one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Experience: Completion of appropriate internship and/or practicum program for Master’s level degree.