Mental Health Professional (Overnight Shift)

Caritas Family Solutions • Belleville, IL

117d • $24

About The Position

At Caritas we believe every life deserves LOVE! If you agree, then please consider joining our team!! Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Professional to serve on the overnight shift at our Youth Residential Treatment Center in Belleville. Our current open shift is from 10PM to 8AM. This position is perfect for emotionally mature professionals who are strong leaders and have a passion to help children succeed. As an MHP, you'll have an AMAZING support team behind you and be able to end every workday knowing you made a positive impact in the life of a child! If you're ready to make a difference, please apply today!!!

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related human service field; OR a bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of documented supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting; OR a high school diploma or GED and 5 years documented supervised clinical experience in mental health or human services.
• Ability to write notes and significant event reports that conform to prescribed style and format and within expected timeframes.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in standard English.
• Ability to apply concepts of finite mathematics.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to use Microsoft office and data entry into database.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of trauma-informed and evidence based, therapeutic and rehabilitative services under the supervision of a QMHP.
• Operate within the parameters of the agency and program's treatment model.
• Listen actively to each child and provide appropriate feedback relating to each presenting problem, providing individual or group counseling based on each situation.
• Model appropriate, safe, and prosocial behavior always.
• Engage mindfully with youth when on shift.
• Counsel and teach skills to youth in treatment and properly document the same in accordance with insurance/Medicaid requirements.
• Address maladaptive youth behavior in accordance with the individual treatment and behavior intervention plans.
• Take primary responsibility for deciding on modification and individualization of the treatment process.
• Facilitate a therapeutic recreation program for youth in treatment, to include active supervision of youth and participation in youth activities.
• Protect residents to ensure physical and emotional safety, to include mandated reporting of any observed or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect.
• Help coordinate and transport children to and from appointments and activities.
• Assist program participants so that they are properly clothed and outfitted, engaging in good hygiene practices, and living in a clean, orderly, and safe environment that promotes calm and good health.
• Complete client documentation as required by the State and the program.
• Participate in meetings, case reviews, admissions, staffings, and discharges as instructed.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and job-related training.
• Successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training.
• Complete all required initial training within 90 days of hire and participate in a minimum of 24 hours of additional training annually.
• Lead, authorize, and/or participate in Emergency Safety Interventions, including physical interventions, as required and in accordance with state law and code, and properly document the same prior to the end of the shift.

Benefits

• 403 B Retirement Plan (5% Employer Match)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• 12 Employer Paid State & Federal Holidays
• Telehealth Services
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Health Saving Account
• Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Real Work/Life Balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree