Mental Health Clinician (1st Shift)

Rosecrance Behavioral Health • Rockford, IL

44d • Onsite

About The Position

At Rosecrance, we have been leaders in behavioral health services for over a century, empowering individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery. This position provides mental and behavioral health rehabilitation services and supports adults and families to decrease hospitalization and crisis episodes and to increase community functioning, helping clients achieve rehabilitative, resiliency, and recovery goals. The role is closely linked with the Triage Program and the Crisis Residential Unit, which are offered under one roof and designed to provide an immediate response to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling and Guidance, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Vocational Counseling, Psychology, Pastoral Counseling, or Family Therapy or related field.
• Demonstrated education, training or experience in the mental health service.
• Must qualify as MHP.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.
• Self-Starter with ability to work independently and with a team.
• Skilled in conducting individual, family and group counseling, case management.
• Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, families, staff or community resources.

Responsibilities

• Work hours prescribed by and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.
• Ability to motivate and problem solve with staff regarding effective clinical practices.
• Ability to be self-motived, seek improved performance, problem solving while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families.
• Skills to adapt verbal and written communication to the language and style of the client and their family.
• Complete all necessary documentation with in the appropriate time lines.
• Undertake primary case management responsibilities for designated clients.
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for clients and/or family members.
• Ensure that client service records are maintained consistent with rules and regulations.
• Maintain communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).
• Ability to coordinate services from a variety of community resources.
• Utilize a variety of treatment concepts, evidence based practices and service modalities when providing care.
• Present workshops, lectures and training to clients, families, and staff and community groups as needed.
• Be familiar with court proceedings and available to make court appearances on behalf of Rosecrance clients.
• Serve as a member of the Clinical Team and participate in all team meetings and activities.
• Exercise confidentiality in keeping with the professional Code of Ethics and within the framework of the law.
• Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
• Serve as a role model and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing the agency.
• Assume other related responsibilities as delegated by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options to meet your needs)
• 401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution
• Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave
• Referral program earning up to $1,000 per hire!
• Wellness program, including an on-site gym at select facilities
• Discounts at participating retailers
• Daily pay available through UKG Wallet for financial flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees