Mental Health Clinician

Rosecrance Behavioral Health • Kankakee, IL

85d • Onsite

About The Position

Rosecrance has been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling and Guidance, Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, or Family Therapy or related field
• Able to conduct individual, group and family counseling sessions
• Provide case management, treatment planning, and discharge planning for clients
• Must qualify as a MHP or higher
• Second level license for Therapist title
• Minimum two years’ experience in mental health
• Demonstrated education, training or experience in the mental health services
• Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides rehabilitation services and support to children and families.
• Helps to decrease hospitalization and crisis episodes while increasing community functioning.
• Provides stabilization, linkage services, and consultations with the client's family.
• Answers crisis calls and responds to mental health crises in Kankakee, Ford, and Iroquois counties.
• Drives to the crisis location within 90 minutes of receiving the crisis call.
• Performs assertive case management, maintaining an overall perspective on client functioning, environmental factors, resource needs and advocacy on behalf of clients.
• Works with clients (and families/others) toward supporting their ability to assume responsibility and manage their emotions and behavior and to thereby function in the least restrictive setting possible.
• Completes all necessary documentation within the appropriate time lines.
• Undertakes primary case management responsibilities for designated clients.
• Conducts individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for clients and/or family members.
• Maintains communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).
• Coordinates services from a variety of community resources.
• Utilizes a variety of treatment concepts, evidence based practices and service modalities when providing care.
• Presents workshops, lectures and training to clients, families, staff and community groups as needed.
• Is familiar with court proceedings and available to make court appearances on behalf of Rosecrance clients.
• Serves as a member of the Clinical Team and participates in all team meetings and activities.
• Exercises confidentiality in keeping with the professional Code of Conduct and within the framework of the law.
• Delivers exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
• Serves as a role model and demonstrates positive guest relations in representing the agency.
• Assumes other related responsibilities as delegated by management.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level