CBT Counselor (Temporary)
About The Position
The CBT Counselor provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group sessions and supports clients through counseling, case management, education, outreach, referrals, and related therapeutic activities. The role includes maintaining treatment documentation, coordinating with families and community partners, and representing the agency at community meetings as requested. The position is temporary and is based at WestCare’s Chicago location. Work is primarily performed in a professional setting. The position requires interaction with clients and others in potentially stressful or emotionally charged situations, and may involve exposure or potential exposure to human blood, body fluids, or tissues. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience with cognitive behavioral therapy curriculum.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
- Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to manage time effectively.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and work well in a team environment.
- Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct, especially confidentiality standards.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification and first aid certification, and complete an annual tuberculosis test.
- Ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation, including standing and walking, sitting for extended periods, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, and occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use computer and telephone systems, including typing, writing, and handling files.
- Ability to use approved verbal de-escalation techniques to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations, and approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques in mentally or verbally abusive situations.
- Ability to speak, hear, and see as needed to communicate, complete paperwork, and observe client behavior and activities.
- Ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
- Ability to cooperate and exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions with clients, coworkers, managers, the public, and employees at all levels.
- Ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred.
- Bilingual ability preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor adherence to program policies and procedures.
- Facilitate CBT groups, family groups, and assist program clients.
- Deliver individual and group counseling, case management, education, community outreach, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources.
- Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at community meetings as requested.
- Help facilitate ancillary services, including family support and education groups, continuing care, community-agency networking, and development and updating of referral and resource information.
- Supervise maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational and educational activities and other pertinent information.
- Provide general client supervision, including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities.
- Prepare client progress reports when necessary.
- Interact with the criminal justice system and/or referral sources when necessary.
- Embrace and embody WestCare Foundation’s mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
