Behavioral Health Therapist - 2nd Shift

Alternatives, Inc • Aurora, IL

7d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct therapy and case management services to youth and families, with a primary service window of 12p-8p to meet after-school and evening demand.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work between 12:00pm to 8:00pm M-F
• Past experience working with youth.
• Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse and trauma issues.
• Cultural competency with Black/Latinx and LGBTQ+ youth.
• Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service agency.
• Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement
• Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice.
• Committed to working in a community-based, youth-centered organization, with flexibility, cultural responsiveness, and a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical licensure in field of Study Preferred (LCSW, LCPC)
• Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

• Average the number of billable hours of direct service per week as directed by the supervisor in the work plan (minimum 19).
• Perform a variety of therapy, assessment, and case management services.
• Provide assessment, treatment, and training services at community locations/schools
• Conduct therapeutic groups on a variety of topics
• Support and facilitate relationships with assigned schools, including participation in an interdisciplinary team within the school or other community locations regarding social emotional needs of students.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely written documentation of all services provided.
• Actively participate in all agency meetings, behavioral health staffings, and supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Positive Youth Development, Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed practices.
• Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned by the Behavioral Health Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level