Therapist QMHP - Dekalb IL (57542)

Association for Individual Development; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Association for Individual Development in Dekalb, IL is seeking an experienced QMHP therapist to provide case management and counseling to adults and children with persistent mental illness. Services occur onsite and in community settings; you will collaborate with a team to meet client needs.

Requires a Master’s degree, license preferred (LPC or LSW), and at least 1 year of behavioral health experience. Schedule Tue-Fri 8:00-6:30 with two evening shifts; salary is $26.75 hourly; full-time

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services field required.
• LPC or LSW license preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled work hours including evenings.
• Provide individual, couples, & family counseling.
• Complete clinical assessments meeting program funders' 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).
• Meet minimum service 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 respect diverse clients.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a human services field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Dekalb BH - Dekalb, IL 60115
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree - Masters
• Salary Range: $26.75 - $26.75 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Regularly
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Health Care

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 8-6:30pm, must be able to work 2 evenings per week

What will you be doing?

Therapist QMHP are responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to both adults and children/adolescents who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness. Services are provided in family and individual treatment settings with both adult and children/adolescents. Services are offered both onsite and, in the community/client home. Therapists are expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Attendance at scheduled work hours including evening hours
• Provide effective individual, couples, & family counseling, as assigned
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules
• Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed
• Provide case management services as medically necessary
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis
• Meet minimum service provision/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
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.

What will we provide

Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off prorated based on hours worked plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year

What will you bring to the table?

Education: Master’s degree in a human services field

License/certifications: License preferred (LPC or LSW)

Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred

Physical: Navigation of stairs on a regular basis; Tolerance of unkempt home conditions of clients

Equipment

• Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• Copy machine
• Telephone with voice mail system

Additional Requirements

• 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/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.