Behavioral Health Therapist

HAYMARKET CENTER • Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

Haymarket Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist.

This position is responsible for providing alcohol, drug and mental health evidence-based treatments to adults, including those with co-occurring disorders. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, on-going individual and group therapy, case management, brief intervention and related documentation. This position works collaboratively with other providers daily. Duties will include:
Perform assessments to evaluate Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders;
Provide ongoing individual and group mental health and co-occurring disorders counseling in alignment with evidence based practices and clinical models.
Provide psycho-educational/didactic groups educating patients about various aspects of mental health and recovery;
Formulate and implement individualized, patient centered plans and provide appropriate interventions based on diagnostic impression and level of functioning;
Maintain progress notes and documentation required for the EHR;
Participate in trainings and ongoing staff development activities to include clinical supervision and staff meetings;
Seek supervision as appropriate and provide feedback on clinical and diagnostic matters to management staff;
Complete required reporting of funding sources, government agencies and internal Haymarket Center required reporting within established timeframes and protocols;
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or another behavioral health related field with unrestricted licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW LCSW); CADC preferred in addiction.
• Two (2) years combined experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use disorders preferred
• Knowledge of Mental health counseling and evidence based group and individual interventions
• Ability to manage stress and crisis situations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• CADC preferred in addiction.
• Two (2) years combined experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use disorders preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments to evaluate Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders
• Provide ongoing individual and group mental health and co-occurring disorders counseling in alignment with evidence based practices and clinical models.
• Provide psycho-educational/didactic groups educating patients about various aspects of mental health and recovery
• Formulate and implement individualized, patient centered plans and provide appropriate interventions based on diagnostic impression and level of functioning
• Maintain progress notes and documentation required for the EHR
• Participate in trainings and ongoing staff development activities to include clinical supervision and staff meetings
• Seek supervision as appropriate and provide feedback on clinical and diagnostic matters to management staff
• Complete required reporting of funding sources, government agencies and internal Haymarket Center required reporting within established timeframes and protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees