Therapist QMHP - Dekalb IL

A non-profit organization empowering people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges, those who have suffered trauma, and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.

Schedule

• Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM
• Must be available to work two evenings per week

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and counseling services to adults and children/adolescents diagnosed with persistent mental illness in individual, couples, and family treatment settings
• Deliver services both onsite and in the community/client home
• Collaborate with a team of internal and external service providers to meet all client needs
• Complete clinical assessments that meet program funder and administrative rule requirements
• Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed
• Provide case management services as medically necessary
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, encounters, consents) on a timely basis
• Meet minimum service provision and billing standards
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings
• Adhere to AID’s Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues
• Promote awareness and respect for the diversity of clients, employees, families, and stakeholders

Benefits

• 21 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hours worked) 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 of employment

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human services field
• License preferred (LPC or LSW)
• At least one year of experience in behavioral health preferred
• Ability to navigate stairs on a regular basis
• Tolerance of unkempt home conditions of clients
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• Flexibility to work evening hours
• Use of personal automobile
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies
• Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license
• Meet and maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier