Therapist Mental Health Professional BH Bilingual McHenry

$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 a Therapist Mental Health Professional BH Bilingual for McHenry Countywho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Position Schedule-Specific Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm with one later evening

What you will be doing

• The bilingual Therapist MHP is responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness and translate into Spanish when needed.
• Therapist MHP are expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency to ensure a positive client centered approach.
• The Bilingual Therapist is responsible for developing and implementing individual treatment plans utilizing the IMCANS to maximize the clients independent community living skills.
• The Bilingual Therapist must complete documentation of mental health services provided in accordance with state and agency standards as applicable.
• The Bilingual Therapist is expected to promote client wellness through coaching counseling consultation motivational enhancement and information and referral services to clients facing various health challenges as needed.
• 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 Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management.
• 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 applicableadministrative rules
• Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed
• Complete required documentation (IMCANS documentation including encounters consents) on a timely basis
• Meet minimum service hours provision/billing standards.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings
• Abide by AIDs Code of Ethics policies and procedures
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues
• Complete treatment plan development meetings with clients.
• 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 withcoworkers
• Provide documentation to primary staff to assist client in maintaining public entitlements as applicable.
• Assist clients in obtaining/maintaining public entitlements
• Participate in agency committees as assigned
• Provide counseling/therapy services to clients who prefer to engage in services in their home community or office setting.
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clientsemployees families and other stakeholders.

What will we provide Full Time employees.

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off 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: Bachelors degree in a human service field required

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

Skills:Fluent verbal and written Spanish and English Required

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.