MBH Clinician I

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, IL seeks a licensed behavioral health clinician to provide provisional diagnoses and outpatient psychotherapy to adults and children under supervision. You will develop initial assessments, plan treatments, and deliver 25 hours of billable services per week in a collaborative setting.

Requirements include a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling and IM+CANS certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum Master's in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required.
• Must obtain IM+CANS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial assessments and treatment plans; provide 25 hours of billable services weekly.
• Implement crisis or pre-crisis interventions for at-risk clients and coordinate referrals.
• Interview collateral contacts to inform assessment and treatment planning.
• Use psychotherapeutic approaches with individuals, couples and families.
• Coordinate termination and discharge planning to support ongoing care.
• May organize therapy groups as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type

Job Description Summary: Provides provisional diagnosis and therapeutic outpatient services to adults and/or children under supervision of licensed behavioral health provider. Plans, organizes, and provides psychotherapeutic services to clients whose level of functioning indicates they can benefit from outpatient therapy.

Education

Minimum Master's in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required, preferably in social services field.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

Must have or obtain IM+CANS certification within 30 days of hire.

Experience

Behavioral health experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must have computer and keyboarding skills required by position. Must pass required background checks and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Services: Develop initial comprehensive assessment data including clients presenting problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (per DSM-V), treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans and/or to provide information and make appropriate referrals to other treatment resources in the community. Provide 25 hours of billable services per week to clients.
• Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled clients. Where appropriate referrals will be made to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.
• Interview collateral contacts, previous and current treatment professionals, and significant others, to further establish a database for assessment and ongoing treatment plan as needed.
• Clarify priority problems, goals for change, and session limits according to agency policy to assist clients in developing appropriate expectations for treatment in relationship to the agency.
• Use a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment approaches and interventions to change targeted behaviors and stabilize adaptive behaviors with individuals, couples and families.
• Manage the termination process and discharge planning to enhance clients’ abilities to retain treatment changes and/or use other available support services.
• May organize, plan and participate in therapy groups for clients and/or their families, as assigned.
• Client Information System: Establish appropriate professional files, including: comprehensive assessments, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, clients' consent to current treatment and for exchange of information. Complete required administrative forms. Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection. Provide necessary client information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified clients. May prepare necessary documents/reports for DCFS as needed.
• Training Activities/Professional Growth: Supervisor and employee mutually identify professional goals that will enhance job related skills. Participate in ongoing agency meetings, committees and special projects to enhance professional expertise. Complete mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines. Participate in required staff meetings and in-services to keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowledge.
• Consultation/Networking: Engage in appropriate team work functions (such as mutual support, clarification of office responsibilities and procedures) according to best professional judgment and agency policy to provide a professional working environment and effective service delivery. Develop cooperative relationships outside the agency with family, physicians, public officials or interested agencies to provide for the development of mental health services in the community.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others. COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude. QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results. EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• Job Relationships: Demonstrate through initiative and apparent effort involvement in clinical supervision. Communicate directly with supervisor for clarification of administrative policy, program evaluation to promote a professional working environment and effective service delivery system. Adhere to MHS/MBH Behavioral Standards.
• Other Job Responsibilities: Ability to accommodate evening/weekend hours. Perform other duties as required by agency needs.

Pay Transparency

$29.44 - $45.64 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.