Licensed Mental Health Clinician

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Chicago, IL

13d•$60,709 - $72,850•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides health services, including assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and care coordination for clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Ensures services are delivered in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. Clients served by The Harbor Light Program present with a wide range of behavioral health needs and may demonstrate challenging behaviors Staff are expected to respond in a manner consistent with a structured treatment environment All employee conduct, communication and interactions must align with therapeutic standards and support a safe and respectful care setting.

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree from an accredited University
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the behavioral health field.
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Work or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Experience conducting full biopsychosocial evaluations
Identify mental health, substance use and social drivers.
Assess suicide and safety risk. Apply DSM 5 accurately
Ability to treat co-occuring mental health and substance use disorders
Understand relapse patterns and trigger
Integrate mental health and addiction treatment plans.
Comfort with structured treatment environments
Ability to manage clients with poor social skills and behavioral issues
Understand trauma, poverty and systemic barriers
Experience with addiction recovery models
Strong tolerance for high emotional intensity and unpredictability
Strong systems thinker not just therapy skills
Confidence in handling crisis without over escalation
Must possess a strong personal conviction for the mission of The Salvation Army.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Have an attention to detail and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Work within the ethical boundaries of the field.
Competent in providing individual counseling, group counseling, substance abuse assessments, mental health evaluations and client documentation.
Ability to work cooperatively with supervisor, support and clinical staff as well as other community providers.

Responsibilities

Complete Mental Health Evaluations
Carry an ongoing caseload; and provide direct services to clients via individual and group counseling.
Provide comprehensive assessments, dual diagnosis treatment, individual counseling and group facilitation.
Treatment provided is overseen and delivered according to individual treatment plans and within current policies and procedures.
Maintain treatment plans that meet agency and DASA standards. Ensure they,are clear with timely progress notes. All reports are prepared and ready for audits.
Cultivates and maintains relationships with referral sources and community partners to support client needs.
Participates in staff meetings and clinic staffing
Work closely with psychiatrists and case managers. Present cases clearly in team meetings and incorporate feedback into treatment plans.
Maintains active engagement and ongoing involvement in the field of mental health and substance use disorders.
Maintain treatment plans that meet Medicaid standards, are clear with timely progress notes. Prepare audit ready reports
Follow state and funding source requirements, ensure that all administrative policies and practices are maintained and implemented with the guidance of the Director of Clinical Programs.
Maintain ethical standards in all interactions.
All other duties as assigned.