Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Josselyn Center in Northbrook, IL seeks a Staff Therapist to provide clinical services to children, adolescents and adults as assigned, contributing to Mental Health For All. The clinician is accountable for clinical, administrative, and quality/compliance responsibilities.

The role requires a graduate degree in a relevant field and fluency in English; Spanish or Polish language skills are a plus. Typical work hours include evening shifts with a structured schedule.

Qualifications

• Fluent English and either Spanish or Polish at professional level.
• Graduate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related QMHP-qualifying field.
• Three professional references available for clinical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy, crisis intervention, case management to clients and families.
• Maintain direct service hours per month (63%).
• Keep detailed, confidential client records and treatment plans.

Skills

Fluent English

Bilingual Spanish/Polish

Education

Graduate degree in Counseling/Mental Health

Tools

EMR

LOCUS

CIS

Job description

Job Details

Location: Northbrook, IL 60062
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00

Job Summary

The Staff Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned, in order to help Josselyn achieve its vision of Mental Health For All. The clinician is held accountable for all related clinical, administrative, and Quality and Compliance responsibilities.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday: 3 nights 11 AM - 9 PM and 1 night 11 AM - 8 PM

OR Tuesday - Saturday: 2 day shifts, 2 nights until 9 PM, and Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM

Compensation

$52,000 - $60,000 determined based on experience

Essential Responsibilities and Metrics

• Provides high quality services of therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and client centered consultation to clients and their families
• Maintains direct service hours per month of 63%
• Keeps detailed, confidential records of client sessions, progress, assessments, and treatment plans
• Creates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment (Completes IATP within 30 days of initial meeting with client, modifies and reviews as needed, updates and records IATP in CIS as needed and ensures updates are completed prior to six months due date) and complete the LOCUS in a timely fashion
• Enter Progress Notes into the EMR as soon as possible, but in no more than three business days from of the date of service
• Keeps EMR calendar, and any other primary sources, up to date
• Coordinates care with other clinical staff, both internal and external providers
• Attends and participates at clinical presentations, and all required meetings
• Responsive to all outreach and coordination regarding client fees/payments
• Participates in Accreditation and Certification processes, Committee Work, Strategic Planning, and Community Related Services as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish or English and Polish, including speaking, reading, and writing at a professional level; required
• Clinically related graduate degree, including an M.A. in Counseling, MSW, MSMFT, Psy.D, Ph.D in Psychology, or a degree which qualifies for a QMHP in the state of Illinois
• Three professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work