Mental Health Professional (MHP)

Generations-Healthcare-Network; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Teledoc

Job summary

Albany Care in Evanston, IL is hiring Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) for full-time 8a-4p (Tue–Sat) or 3p-11p (Mon–Fri) shifts. Starting rate up to $28 per hour, depending on benefits selection. Prior experience with adult psychiatric patients is welcome.

We offer an interdisciplinary team environment with recovery and rehabilitation services. On-demand pay options may be available; apply now to join our compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is required or preferred.
• LPN, CRSS or DHS approved certs are a plus.
• Experience with adult psychiatric patients is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with treatment team to complete assessments and plan therapy.
• Implement care plans and lead group and one-on-one sessions.
• Monitor symptoms and escalate when not at baseline.
• Coordinate care with community agencies, including the Moving On Program.
• Manage a caseload of up to 32 individuals and aid discharge planning.

Skills

Crisis management

Group facilitation

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Bachelor’s degree in other field + 2 years supervised clinical experience

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Certificate of Psychiatric Rehabilitation (DHS)

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)

Occupational therapy assistant + 1 year

High School Diploma + 5 years supervised clinical experience

Job description

Description

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (MHP) – Albany Care

Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF), in Evanston, IL, has Immediate Openings for Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) to join our team. These are Full Time Positions with 8 Hour Shifts.

Starting Rate of up to $28 per hour, depending on Benefits Selection!

Available Position :

FT 8a-4p - Tuesday - Saturday

FT 3p-11p - Monday - Friday

If you have experience with adult psychiatric patients as a Mental Health Counselor or Case Manager, we want to talk to you!

Get Paid F A S T! ~ With On Demand Pay!(Conditions apply)

Are you a compassionate individual with an unwavering commitment to help adults with chronic psychiatric disorders? If so, we want you to join our team!

Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) work in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team, offering recovery and rehabilitation support and services to those who live in the facility.

Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional (MHP)

• Collaborate with consumer and treatment team to complete assessments and develop therapeutic treatment plans


• Implement therapeutic care plans and activities in a compassionate and caring manner


• Recognize, note, and inform treatment team when a consumer is not at their baseline of symptoms and behaviors


• Lead groups and hold one-on-one sessions including engagement with evidenced based approaches


• Collaborate with community agencies to coordinate care, including the Moving On Program


• Crisis management and intervention


• Effectively manage a caseload of up to 32 individuals


• Participation in creation of discharge plans and recommendations for other levels of care

In Addition to a Competitive Salary, We Offer You:

• 401(k) matching


• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance


• Disability insurance


• Choice of several Health insurance plans


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Teledoc (when enrolled in a healthcare plan)


• Health Savings Account (HSA) (when enrolled in a healthcare plan)

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Requirements

We Will Consider Candidates Who Have at least One of the Following Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field (counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, etc.)


• Bachelor’s degree in other field + 2 years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting


• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)


• Certificate of Psychiatric Rehabilitation from an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) approved program + High School Diploma/GED + 2 years’ experience providing mental health services


• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Licensure through the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)


• Occupational therapy assistant + 1 year experience in a mental health setting


• High School Diploma + 5 years of supervised clinical experience in mental health or human services

NOTE: Incomplete, inaccurate, outdated and untruthful resumes and/or applications may affect your consideration for employment.

Albany Care is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDHP). We are dedicated to the treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric illnesses. Located in a residential housing setting in beautiful Evanston, Illinois, we treat a variety of conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, as well as those who are dually diagnosed with a mental illness and substance use disorders. To learn more about our facility, go to our website at www.albanycare.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer