Clinician (Coach)

Youth Advocate Programs•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clinician provides behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to individuals and families enrolled in the Pursuing Excellence CDS Program. This role supports participants in achieving improved mental health, recovery, and overall well-being. Clinician provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to individuals and families enrolled with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. This position is responsible for completing behavioral health evaluations, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, delivering individual, family, and group psychotherapy, and coordinating services with internal and external providers. The Clinician monitors treatment outcomes, maintains compliance with clinical documentation standards, participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, and responds to crisis situations as appropriate. The role requires fostering a supportive therapeutic environment while helping participants achieve improved mental health, recovery, and overall functioning. Services may be provided in the participant’s home or appropriate community setting. The Clinician is responsible for accurately documenting services, attending weekly group and individual supervision, and communicating participant progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health/human services field required.
Valid Illinois license in good standing as an LCPC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, or other recognized behavioral health license preferred.
Pre-Licensed Candidates, including LPC's, associate level counselors, and master-level social workers, are encouraged to apply and must be eligible for immediate licensure or registration in Illinois.
Clinical Supervision toward independent LCPC licensure is provided for counseling track candidates
Candidates pursuing LCSW Licensure are welcome to apply; however, they are responsible for securing and maintaining approved clinical supervision in accordance with Illinois licensing requirements.
Must be in good standing with the applicable licensing board
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families is preferred.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and community based behavioral health services preferred.
Strong communication and organizational skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Completing behavioral health evaluations
Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
Delivering individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Coordinating services with internal and external providers
Monitoring treatment outcomes
Maintaining compliance with clinical documentation standards
Participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning
Responding to crisis situations as appropriate
Fostering a supportive therapeutic environment
Accurately documenting services
Attending weekly group and individual supervision
Communicating participant progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority