Tri-County Community Behavioral Health Counselor - Flexible Hours

Children's Home Association of IL; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual 3 weeks first year

9 paid holidays

1 floating holiday

Sick Leave accrual 12 days/year

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance, STD and LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Flexibility in hours

Job summary

Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor to deliver community-based clinical services for children and families in the Tri-County area in Peoria, IL. You will advocate, educate and support families, delivering individual, family, or group therapy while meeting productivity goals.

Responsibilities include writing assessments and treatment plans, billing notes and timely documentation per Medicaid Rule 132/140, with collaboration across internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Experience and/or training for working with multi-problem youth in homes and with agencies.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate to youth, families, community agencies and referrals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based clinical services to children and families in the Tri-County area.
• Advocacy, parent education, skill-building, crisis intervention and case management.
• Conduct multiple therapy sessions and attend internal/external meetings; complete documentation daily.
• Meet productivity goals and ensure paperwork (assessments, treatment plans, billing notes) is timely and accurate per Medicaid Rule 132/140.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent worker

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Counseling or related field

Job description

Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor to deliver community-based clinical services for children and families in the Tri-County area in Peoria, IL. You will advocate, educate and support families, delivering individual, family, or group therapy while meeting productivity goals.

Responsibilities include writing assessments and treatment plans, billing notes and timely documentation per Medicaid Rule 132/140, with collaboration across internal