Counselor - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

Kenneth Young Center • Arlington Heights, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

COUNSELOR – ACT (ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT) Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities. Ken­neth Young Cen­ter offers a robust ben­e­fit pack­age that is high­ly com­pet­i­tive to the mar­ket and offers all full-time employ­ees the following: 403(b) plan with orga­ni­za­tion­al matching Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illi­nois - BCBS) Den­tal (BCBS), and Vision Insur­ance (BCBS) with low employee premiums Long Term and Short Term Dis­abil­i­ty (BCBS), no cost to employee Flex­i­ble Spend­ing Account (with annu­al rollover) Basic life insur­ance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for addi­tion­al vol­un­tary cov­er­age for self, spouse, or depen­dents (BCBS) Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit) Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) To fur­ther pro­mote an active and healthy work/ life bal­ance, KYC also offers a gen­er­ous amount of paid time off and staff holidays. 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increas­es based on seniority) 8 Paid Orga­ni­za­­­tion-Wide Hol­i­days 3 Per­son­al Float­ing Hol­i­days annually Job Scope: Actively contribute as a clinician working on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing intensive, holistic and recovery-oriented behavioral health services to persons living with serious and persistent mental illness who desire to live independently and engage fully in community life. ACT members provide and coordinate a range of individual treatment services that target assessed areas of functional impairment and promote independence through the development and use of natural community supports. Treatment services are delivered at flexible times that meet consumers’ needs and in settings (in the community and client homes)

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related discipline preferred. Bachelor's Degree in related field considered with previous experience.
• Must meet Illinois Rule 140 requirements for MHP (Mental Health Professional).
• Basic technology, smartphone, and computer proficiency; knowledge of web-based team communication tools (ex. Microsoft Teams), electronic health records, typing, telehealth programs, text messaging, and internet skills
• Applicant must have a valid IL Driver’s License and daily access to a well maintained/insured vehicle
• Exempt, Full-Time, 37.5 hour work week
• Must work a flexible schedule in response to the needs of the target population served, including evening, Saturday, and/or Sunday hours.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage. (Additional stipend pay provided per shift)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 2 years experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness providing a variety of clinical interventions including case management and community support
• Preferred exposure to working in non-traditional treatment environments i.e.in-home, residential, hospital, nursing facility, and community settings

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person supportive therapy, case management, community support, crisis intervention and stabilization services to ACT clients
• Complete comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis plans, and service plans to clients assigned to ACT using IM-CANS
• Facilitate referrals for additional services consistent with assessed needs and consumer’s desired outcomes
• Participate in team based services to improve client ADLS and independent living skills
• Promote physical health, address substance use issues, establish access to entitlements, and develop skills to support participants engaging fully in their lives and communities
• Provide support to clients who are unhoused or residing in temporary housing to locate permanent housing as part of their comprehensive treatment plan
• Meet regularly with ACT members to integrate care provision and share clinical responsibilities so that adequate coverage is available to clients at all times
• Promote symptom stabilization thru medication monitoring, education, and assisting participants to take as prescribed
• Coordinate with Comprehensive Transition Team and Front Door Team members to support transitions to more independent living
• Routinely consult with other KYC Team members including front door, comprehensive transition team, vocational, intensive recovery group, substance use, outpatient therapy, and psychiatry to address specific client related clinical issues and coordinate care strategies
• Promote opportunities for clients to build natural systems of support within their communities through exposure to recreational, spiritual, educational, vocational, volunteer and civic activities
• Participate with other ACT members in rotating 24/7 coverage of on-call crisis and stabilization coverage
• Work with Assertive Community Treatment team Supervisor, Program Assistant, and Team members to assess, plan, and participate in provision of services
• Meet productivity target estimated at 45-55% billable service
• Participate in supervision as directed and seek additional clinical and program consultation as needed
• Participate in All Staff meetings, Department meetings, Team meetings, and other staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor
• Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures
• Complete all clinical documentation and required reports in an accurate and timely manner following KYC policies
• Meet agency quality and compliance standards

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with orga­ni­za­tion­al matching
• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illi­nois - BCBS)
• Den­tal (BCBS), and Vision Insur­ance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
• Long Term and Short Term Dis­abil­i­ty (BCBS), no cost to employee
• Flex­i­ble Spend­ing Account (with annu­al rollover)
• Basic life insur­ance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for addi­tion­al vol­un­tary cov­er­age for self, spouse, or depen­dents (BCBS)
• Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
• Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increas­es based on seniority)
• 8 Paid Orga­ni­za­­­tion-Wide Hol­i­days
• 3 Per­son­al Float­ing Hol­i­days annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level