Mental Health Professional

RINCON FAMILY SERVICES•Chicago, IL

24d

About The Position

The MHP works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic and rehabilitative services, counseling, case management and integrated dual diagnosis treatment. The team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, medication management, physical health treatment, mental health treatment, accessing benefits and entitlements, and other supportive services.

Requirements

Good listening, communication and case management skills. Able to tailor communication styles to make the client feel comfortable.
Ability to engage clients in a clinically and respectful manner.
Initiative and big-picture thinking.
Case management and planning skills.
Understanding of legal issues of this population.
Understanding of addiction issues of this population.
Understanding of mental illness issues of this population.
Understanding of internal and external medical and supportive services.
Cultural competence and sensitivity.
Fast, accurate documentation skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Fluent in Spanish, bicultural applicants strongly preferred.
Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
Desire to learn new skills.
Knowledge of community and social service agencies.
Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
Bachelor’s degree in social service field or more than 5 years of experience.
As evidenced by previous work experience, academic background, and in-service or other training, the MHP shall demonstrate a strong understanding of how to: Identify precipitating events; Gather histories of mental, emotional and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts; Assess family, social and work relationships; Conduct and document a mental health assessment; Utilize appropriate additional diagnostic tools (e.g. LOCUS, GAF, OHIO scales...); Under supervision, document a DSM diagnosis; Under supervision, write and implement a treatment plan; Under supervision, and within the scope of one’s practice, provide mental health services;
Must pass a pre-employment TB Test and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit;
Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
Must be able to climb stairs several times a day;
Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.

Nice To Haves

IM+CANS certified
IM+CANS certified preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively use written, verbal, and non-verbal communication to communicate ideas to supervisor and other peers and clients.
Maintain a positive and productive work environment for clients.
Conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Recognize and distinguish between productive and non-productive conflict and appropriately use effective conflict resolution techniques to respond to problems, conflicts and grievances.
Case Management/ Service Planning skills. Develop problem and goal lists and aftercare plans: prioritize problems and plans appropriate methods of addressing problems, make appropriate referrals.
Individual service: Develop therapeutic relationships with clients and use communication skills to engage them in planning and following up: identify obstacles to recommendations and minimize their impact.
Crisis intervention: Identify potential conflicts and implement crisis intervention techniques to prevent or intervene in potential crisis situations.
Documentation and writing: Use clinically appropriate professional terminology to complete forms and records, accurately documenting client session, planning, and progress.
Maintain client records, through both paper files and transitioning to electronic medical record. Must meet documentation standards as required by program and funding sources, including documentation of clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments & individual service plans.
Provide billing and clinical service reports as requested, with a minimum of weekly reports being required.
Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations.
Develop and maintain a community referral binder with the contact information of community-based organizations.
Attend all required meetings, committees, and trainings according to program standards.
Participate in QI process.
Participate in regular supervision from an RFS LPHA, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary. The minimum requirement is two hours of documented supervision per month.
Provide coordination and linkage with community agencies.
All other duties assigned

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental & Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable.
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits