Behavioral Health Therapist - Lincoln

The Center For Youth And Family Solutions • Lincoln, IL

56d • $50,000

About The Position

With supervision, provides assessments; individual, marital, and family therapy; and education services to a diverse clientele.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Psychology, or closely related Human Service field.
• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain an insured vehicle
• At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in a clinical position (preferred)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Mediation
• Documentation
• Bilingual (Not Required)
• Management
• Leadership
• HIPAA
• Assessments

Responsibilities

• Conduct family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strengths-based assessments of the behavioral health needs of individual youth and adults, couples, and families;
• Partner with clients and identify collaterals to develop treatment goals to address their presenting issues and needs;
• Build on client strengths and provide goal-directed mental health therapy and counseling services to clients
• Offer services at times convenient to clients to include some evenings;
• Coordinate services with and provide consultation to other systems on behalf of clients, such as schools, medical providers, case workers/care coordinators, etc.
• Document services as required by legal statute, funder requirements, and agency policies.

Benefits

• 37.5 hour work week
• Paid Time Off:
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance:
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
• Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
• 24/7 call line
• Tax consultation/financial resources
• Discounted legal services and mediation services
• Health and Wellness resources
• Use of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement
• Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement
• "Dress for your day" dress code
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture
• Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with 4% employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees