CBT Counselor (Temporary)

Westcare Illinois•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The person in this position will be responsible for providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group sessions. Essential job functions include those listed below. Essential Job Functions: Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program. Facilitate groups (specifically CBT), family groups, and assist clients of the program. Deliver individual and group counseling services, case management services, education and community outreach services, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources. Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested. Participate in facilitating ancillary services, e.g., family support groups, family education groups, continuing care, networking with community agencies, developing and updating referral and resource information, etc. Supervise the maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation. 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 the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience with cognitive behavioral therapy curriculum
Knowledge of the criminal justice system
Must be highly organized, detail focused, and have excellent time management
Must possess strong computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to pass background check
Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
Ability to work well in a team environment
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality
Must have professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, first aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test

Nice To Haves

Masters or bachelors degree is preferred.
Bilingual is preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program.
Facilitate groups (specifically CBT), family groups, and assist clients of the program.
Deliver individual and group counseling services, case management services, education and community outreach services, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources.
Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.
Participate in facilitating ancillary services, e.g., family support groups, family education groups, continuing care, networking with community agencies, developing and updating referral and resource information, etc.
Supervise the maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation.
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 the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Perform any other duties as assigned.