Mental Health Professional- Teen Wellness Center

Trinity Services Inc. • Joliet, IL

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About The Position

The Mental Health Professional will provide direct therapeutic services to youth
and families, including individual and group mental health services, and crisis
intervention. This position will also work closely with the program team to
develop treatment plans, provide mental health assessments, and offer support
and guidance to participants. The Mental Health Professional will collaborate
with the Recovery Support Specialists and Family Support Specialists to create
treatment planning and other support programs for youth in the center and
receive clinical supervision from licensed clinician to ensure holistic care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health experience, preferably with youth and families.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and adolescent mental health.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of Illinois
• Attend initial and ongoing required training (provided on site)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and experience with diverse populations
• Strongly self-motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Teaching skills, non-judgmental personality, and empathic listening skills
• Ability and knowledge of basic computer programs for service documentation and report writing

Nice To Haves

• Crisis intervention training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates individual therapy sessions and/or family therapy sessions.
• Develop and facilitate groups designed to support and educate youth.
• Administers and interprets assessment instruments.
• Develops treatment plan for youth/ families engaged in treatment.
• Participates in regular multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Creates appropriate referrals for youth and families psychological and psychosocial needs and follows-up to identify if services were accessed.
• Participates in clinical supervision.
• Completes intakes, verifies insurance, and manages billing.
• Monitor programmatic goals and outcomes continually adapting to meet or exceed them.
• Responsible for the timely submission of Medicaid mental health billing.
• Ensures that all documentation is accurate and upholds Trinity Services’ mission, values, and operational needs.
• Writes session notes accurately, and other requested written assignments related to the clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Potential Year-End Bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees