Licensed Clinical Mental Health Professional

RINCON FAMILY SERVICES•Chicago, IL

46d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The LPHA will work in a learning environment as a leader in a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing mental health therapy, counseling, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, case management and referrals. The LPHA, as a clinically licensed staff, may expect to carry their own case load, as well as serve as supervisors, reviewers, approvers and signers of the state mandated Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan. Their team work collaboratively to address the holistic needs of our clients, including crisis management, substance use, medication management, physical health, mental health, accessing benefits and entitlements, case management and other supportive services, either internally or through referrals to community partners.

Requirements

Understanding and ability to ethically practice within your scope, evidence based clinical models (CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, etc..), including crisis intervention and de-escalation for behavioral health and substance use, training staff, and community as requested.
Excellent listening and communication skills. Able to tailor communication styles to make all clients and support structures feel safe.
Ability to engage a range of clients in a clinical and respectful manner.
Understanding of the basic behavioral health needs common to the community areas being served, including co-occurring disorders, and how to serve their recovery.
Understanding internal and external community, medical and supportive services within the community.
Ability to adapt, connect and collaborate across differences.
Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
Desire to learn new skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork, efficiently and effectively.
Master's degree in social work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy, with a clinical license in Social Work (LCSW), Counseling (LCPC), or a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (pursuant with Illinois rule for Medicaid services).
As evidenced by previous work experience, academic background, and in-service or other training, the Clinician shall demonstrate a strong understanding of how to:
Identify precipitating events.
Gather holistic, trauma-informed, relevant histories of mental, emotional and physical abilities, substance use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts.
Assess family, social and work relationships.
Conduct and document a mental status assessment.
Utilize appropriate additional diagnostic tools for metrics.
Document recommended DSM diagnosis.
Write, implement and supervise implementation of an integrated treatment plan.
Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within one's scope of practice.
Must pass required pre-employment background checks. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
Full time use of a properly licensed and insured automobile with a valid driver’s license and ability to drive, or independence in travel arrangements.
Must adhere to the agency’s non-discrimination policies.

Nice To Haves

IM+CANS certification preferred or obtained within two weeks from hire.

Responsibilities

Assessment, Evaluations & Treatment Planning
Conduct, document, review approve and/or sign a holistic, trauma informed, relevant and compliant Integrated Assessment (e.g. IM+CANS), which may include a mental status exam, LOCUS and supporting assessment tools/metrics that lead to a recommended diagnosis, to be confirmed by an appropriately licensed individual.
Evaluate clients for risk of harm and respond appropriately, including through development of safety plans.
Utilize and/or assist clients in completing other metric based evaluations to assess symptomology.
In collaboration with the client and their identified support network, develop and document an integrated, individualized treatment plan based on the assessment to recommend appropriate services to move the client toward their identified goals.
Based on client need or in compliance with regulations, review, approve and/or sign a client’s Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan (IATP).
Service Delivery
Provide appropriate evidence based behavioral health approaches, including for co-occurring substance use disorders and crisis intervention, in different formats, (individual, family, group), as indicated on each client’s IATP, staying within the scope of your practice.
Services and support are to be provided in ways that respect each client’s dignity and are compliant with payer, licensing or accreditation billing procedures, or any other requirements.
Coordinate care with other service providers, both internal and external to the agency, as appropriate and based on their IATP.
Monitor to ensure that the health and safety needs of our clients are met.
Supervision and Oversight
Supervise, mentor or provide clinical support and guidance for other mental health staff or paraprofessionals.
Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the IATP and all regulatory standards.
Provide LPHA level supervision, as requested, for clinical staff, peers, paraprofessionals and/or interns.
Per your clinical judgement, sign off on supervision hours for staff attempting to become licensed and/or clinically licensed.
Participate in regular consultation with other RFS LPHAs, seeking additional consult as needed.
Documentation and Compliance
Services are to be documented in the clients’ files within 48hrs of service delivery.
Maintain client records that meet documentation standards of the agency and all regulatory standards.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to Corporate Compliance policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EHR access. This includes immediate reporting of any PHI breach of Corporate Compliance or outside provider's health records to the Corporate Compliance Legal and Quality departments, as well as to the program administrator.
Professional Development
Complete all agency and other regulatory body required trainings, including but not limited to the following topics: state administrative rules, sexual harassment, fraud waste and abuse, mandated reporter, clinical courses, diagnosis and other requirements.
Complete all trainings required to keep any licenses or certifications relevant to your position.
As an LPHA, work in collaboration with Professional Development and or New Hope School of Counseling to provide staff or community education with the intent of advocacy, education and empowerment.
Community Engagement
Participate in outreach activities necessary to offer services, engage participation in a non-coercive manner and increase opportunities for professional development.
Advocate for the clients and agency within the broader health and social service systems.
Provide services, upon request, that may be in the community and pursuant to specific grant requirements.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental & Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable.
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits