Case Therapist II-Behavioral Health Intake Assessor
About The Position
Behavioral Health Intake Assessor/Case Therapist II Full time, 40 hours/week Must be licensed to practice independently. The Case Therapist II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: Complete Integrated Assessments and Treatment Plans in alignment with Medicaid and rule 2060 requirements Make appropriate clinical recommendations for clients with mental health and addictions needs based on presenting symptoms. Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals, and resources. Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations. Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans. Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment planning. Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues. Refer and link clients to other human services programs. Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed. Create clinical documentation in support of services provided on a timely basis. Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties. Functions cooperatively as a member of the treatment team. Consult with and back-up hotline and other volunteer services.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in behavioral health
- Two years supervised clinical experience working in a behavioral health setting
- Licensed to practice independently
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or APN, or Clinical Psychologist
- All NM, Ben Gordon Center (WR849) employees, at point of hire and annually, are required to have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract
Responsibilities
- Complete Integrated Assessments and Treatment Plans in alignment with Medicaid and rule 2060 requirements
- Make appropriate clinical recommendations for clients with mental health and addictions needs based on presenting symptoms.
- Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals, and resources.
- Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans.
- Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment planning.
- Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues.
- Refer and link clients to other human services programs.
- Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed.
- Create clinical documentation in support of services provided on a timely basis.
- Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties.
- Functions cooperatively as a member of the treatment team.
- Consult with and back-up hotline and other volunteer services.
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- lifecycle benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
