Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)

National Youth Advocate Program•Chicago, IL

About The Position

We are seeking a Full-time Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT) for our Chicago Baltimore, IL location. The organization has been serving communities and clients since 1978, continuously expanding and developing new and innovative programs for communities and families. They offer unique and personalized services in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement, and Reunification/Permanency. The company is committed to providing support to its employees, fostering a direct impact on the needs of children, youth, and families. This position, under the general supervision of a Clinical Services Manager, Program Director, Executive Director, or Designee, aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals served by the Front Door Diversion Program and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The role involves working closely with individuals, families, and community partners, providing therapy, advocacy, and support to help individuals live safely and successfully in the community, and offers clinical support to employees within the assigned department or program.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or comparable Human Services field with valid state Clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)
A valid professional clinical license is required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability
A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of individuals served.
Capacity to be flexible and responsive to individuals served, system partners, and internal customers.
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to people from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgement.
Readily confers with supervisors in complex or unique situations.
Demonstrates strategic and critical thinking resulting in effective time and task management.
Demonstrated ability to coach others, transferring knowledge and information in easily understandable terms.
Capacity to interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrated capacity to remain objective yet connected, manages reactivity and self-regulates in response to challenges.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Nice To Haves

3 years of work experience working in direct service with mental health and substance use
CADC and/or CRSS preferred

Responsibilities

Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
Travels to provide community based mental health services to individuals in the community to remain in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
Completes all IM+CANS and treatment planning documentation in a timely manner.
Completes all required training in a timely manner.
Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
Coordinate and monitor services of individuals in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, housing, psychological, vocational, and social services.
Regularly reviews and modifies treatment plans to assure consistent progress and success on written treatment plan goals.
Establishes and maintains a strong relationship with individuals served and other individuals involved in their care.
Assists in the development of adult living skills to assist clients with maintaining their own independent living option.
Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for individuals served.
Provides evidenced-based service modalities in mental health service delivery.
Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.