Therapist QMHP Elgin, IL
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Therapist QMHP
$1000 Sign on Bonus
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 aTherapist Qualified Mental Health Professional in Elgin IL whodemonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
Schedule: 4 10 hour days (Mon - Thurs. or Tues-Fri) OR 5 8 hour days (Mon-Fri) with ONE late day per week until 7:30pm.
What you will be doing
Therapist QMHP is responsible for the provision of counseling skills training and case management services to a caseload of clients 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 communityor 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.
This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Attend scheduled work hours including evening hours
- Provide effective individual and group counseling
- Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirementsof program funders and applicable administrative rules
- Provide case management services as medically necessary
- Complete required documentation (IMCANS documentation including encounters consents) on a timely basis
- Meet minimum service provision/productivity requirements as assigned by Director based on specific job duties
- 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 AIDs Code of Ethics policies and procedures
Education: Masters 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
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 AIDs personnel policies
- Maintain valid Illinois drivers license
- Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AIDs 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
