Therapist QMHP BH Bilingual

About the role

The bilingual Therapist QMHP is responsible for providing case management and counseling services to clients diagnosed with persistent mental illness, including translation into Spanish when needed. This role works within a team of behavioral health service providers to ensure a positive, client-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual treatment plans using the IM+CANS to maximize clients’ independent community living skills.
• Complete documentation of mental health services in accordance with state and agency standards.
• Promote client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services.
• Provide effective individual, couples, and family counseling as assigned.
• Complete clinical assessments that meet program funder requirements and applicable administrative rules.
• Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed.
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, encounters, consents) on a timely basis.
• Meet minimum service hours provision and billing standards.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings.
• Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues.
• Complete treatment plan development meetings with clients.
• Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on improving service provision.
• Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with agencies, stakeholders, and coworkers.
• Provide documentation to assist clients in maintaining public entitlements.
• Assist clients in obtaining or maintaining public entitlements.
• Participate in agency committees as assigned.
• Provide counseling/therapy services in clients’ homes, communities, or office settings.
• Work scheduled hours, including evenings.
• Promote awareness and respect for the diversity of clients, employees, families, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human service field.
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health (preferred).
• Fluent in verbal and written Spanish and English; passing of a fluency test required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.
• Use of personal automobile, valid Illinois driver’s license, and maintenance of automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies.
• Meet and maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.
• Complete CEUs required to maintain clinical licensure, if applicable.
• Flexibility to work evening hours.

Benefits

• 21 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.