Therapist Qualified Mental Health Professional QMHP

$500 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 a Therapist Qualified Mental Health Professional in Woodstock IL who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule: Part Time - Monday- Friday -Flexible

What you will be doing

• The 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 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.
• This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 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 (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
• 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 withagencies and other stakeholders
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers within AID
• Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining public entitlements as necessary
• Participate in agency committees as assigned
• Participate in clinical supervision a minimum of one time per month
• Provide outreach services to clients who are unable orunwilling to engage in office-based services

What will we provide Part- Time employees.

• $500 sign on bonus for part-time
• 12.5 Days of Paid Time Off prorated based on hours worked plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year if you work 1000 hours annually.

What will you bring to the table

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

Job Specific Competencies

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective counseling skills
• Diagnostic interviewing skills
• Clinical case presentation ability
• Ability to provide clinical services to clients with a variety of psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of service area referral options

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 AIDsinsurance 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.