Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) - Intake Unit (Young Minds)

About the position

We are excited to be introducing the Young Minds Center in our brand new, state-of-the-art location! We are building something special to make a difference for all the youth in our community. This position will be relocating to our new building later this year - come join us! The position provides crisis intervention services, assessments, evaluation and stabilization, and case management to youth and families within the community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention/case management and clinical services
• Actively listen to presenting issues, using motivational interviewing skills and crisis interventions to ensure safety and determine appropriate course of action
• Exercise judgment and decision-making that is clinically safe, logical and deliberate
• Reach a resolution of crises that is clinically appropriate and least restrictive
• Recognize, respect and effectively deal with values and cultural beliefs of clients, their families and community resources and referrals
• Work with law enforcement, emergency departments and other emergency personnel in crisis situations
• Provide follow up case management as assigned
• Maintain appropriate treatment boundaries with clients and family members
• Maintain required productivity
• Complete clinical documentation and other forms of communication in a timely manner
• Ensure all documentation is completed the same day of service and accurately reflects the reason for contact, interventions used and outcomes
• Complete legal paperwork for inpatient admissions thoroughly to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards including patient rights
• Complete paperwork required for billing purposes
• Report any critical or unusual situations and complete incident reports as required
• Interact and communicate with law enforcement, medical staff and other community providers effectively
• Communicate effectively in-person, through email; respond in a timely manner to voicemails
• Use effective means to educate others about mental illness and addiction
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources and provide information to appropriate parties
• Serve as a resource for individuals and community providers for community resources and how to access them
• Understand and comply with Illinois' Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code
• Serve as a mandated reporter and ensure reports are filed with appropriate parties
• Participate in clinical supervision as outlined by immediate supervisor, and keep supervisor informed of clinical issues, concerns and outcomes

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Master's Degree

Benefits

• $10,000 sign on bonus
• $2,500 relocation assistance (greater than 50 miles)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
• 401k options
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling