Therapist QMHP - McHenry, IL

Association for Individual Development; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 30,401 - 43,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees

Up to 21 days paid time off

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

The Association for Individual Development is hiring a Therapist Qualified Mental Health Professional in McHenry, IL. This full-time role focuses on providing counseling and case management services to clients with persistent mental illness.

Qualified candidates must have a Master's degree in a human services field, with experience in behavioral health preferred. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits including a $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid time off, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to navigate stairs on a regular basis.
• Flexibility to work evening hours.
• Maintain a valid Illinois driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, skills training, and case management services.
• Work with a team to ensure client needs are met.
• Complete clinical assessments that meet program requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision at least once a month.

Skills

Counseling

Skills training

Case management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a human services field

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

Copy machine

Telephone

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Location: Elm BH McHenry - McHenry, IL 60050
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree - Masters
Salary Range: $26.75 - $26.75 per hour
Travel Percentage: Regularly
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

Overview

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma, and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Therapist Qualified Mental Health Professional who exemplifies that mission.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9am-5:30pm and one later evening

Responsibilities

• Provision of counseling, skills training, and case management services to a caseload of clients diagnosed with persistent mental illness.
• Services provided in family and individual treatment settings with both adults and children/adolescents, onsite, in community, or client home.
• Work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure client needs are met.
• Attend scheduled work hours including evening hours.
• Provide effective individual and group counseling.
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules.
• Provide case management services as medically necessary.
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, encounters, consents) on a timely basis.
• Meet minimum service provision/productivity requirements as assigned by Director.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings.
• Maintain client files according to agency policy.
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues.
• Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies and procedure.
• Schedule and conduct treatment planning meetings as necessary.
• Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision.
• Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor.
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies, other stakeholders, and coworkers.
• Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining public entitlements as necessary.
• Participate in agency committees as assigned.
• Participate in clinical supervision at least one time per month.
• Provide outreach services to clients who are unable or unwilling to engage in office‑based services.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in a human services field.
• License/Certifications: Preferred (LPC or LSW).
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Physical: Ability to navigate stairs on a regular basis.
• Equipment: Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, copy machine, telephone with voice mail system.
• Flexibility to work evening hours.
• Use of personal automobile and maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies.
• Maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license and meet driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time employees.
• Up to 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.
• 401(k) with a 3.5% company contribution after one year if you work 1,000 hours annually.