In Home Counseling older adults (LCSW, LCPC) Rockford, IL

Silver Lining Homecare Inc • Rockford, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position focuses on providing care for the aging population in various settings, including telehealth, senior living facilities, healthcare settings, and in-home visits. The therapist will collaborate with Silver Lining’s outpatient counseling and psychiatric nurses to deliver psychotherapy services to older adults experiencing behavioral health issues. The role involves coordinating client care with a care liaison, assisting with insurance pre-authorization, and managing caseloads. The therapist will build relationships with patients, their families, and caregivers, guiding them through the challenges of late-life mental illnesses and dementia. Responsibilities include conducting behavioral health diagnostics, crisis evaluations, and utilizing standardized assessment tools. Psychotherapy will be provided in individual and group settings, with support services offered in-home, virtually, and via telephone. Case management for patients and caregivers is also a key component.

Requirements

• At least one year providing direct client care.
• Experience of working with older adults.
• Independent LCSW or LCPC in the state of Illinois.
• Self-motivated and independent.
• Familiarity with community mental health resources.
• Independent LCSW or LCPC in the state of Illinois.
• Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care.
• Able to document and navigate EHR independently.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals involved in all aspects of programming – children, parents, school faculty and staff, grantors, funders, partner agencies, members of the community and Silver Lining team members.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary team.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to foster teamwork; train and direct the work of team members and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent decisions.
• Must possess an active license to practice counseling or social work in the State of Illinois: LCPC, LCSW.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and psychotherapeutic services consistent with licensure and training to clients in various clinical settings.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
• Complete medical records in a timely and accurate manner, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
• Counsel clients during appointments as necessary.
• Design and participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best practices into treatment interventions.
• Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
• Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
• Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary).
• Make independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions.
• Maintain customer relations with all agency staff and clients.
• Record all services performed for accurate billing in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations.
• Submit billing documents in a timely fashion.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Provide teaching and education to clinical staff, if requested.
• Follow all procedures and protocols as per Silver Lining’s policy, federal and state regulations, and standard practice.
• Develop alliances with patients, their families, and caregivers.
• Guide patients and families through the challenges of late life mental illnesses and the journey of dementia.
• Conduct behavioral health diagnostics and crisis evaluations.
• Utilize standardized cognitive, behavioral, and mental health assessment tools.
• Provide ongoing psychotherapy in individual and group settings for patients and caregivers.
• Conduct in-home, tele-presentation/virtual, and telephone support services for patients and their families, caregivers.
• Provide case management to patients and caregivers.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 1099 or W2 options available
• Flexibility in setting work schedule
• Competitive reimbursement
• Independence
• Free credentialing with insurance panels for qualified clinicians.
• Network with other Mental Health and Healthcare Professionals.
• Supervision for non-licensed professionals and exam preparation assistance available.
• Clinical Education (CEU) is available for licensed staff members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed