MH Clinician - Mobile Crisis Response (2nd Shift)

Rosecrance Behavioral Health•Rockford, IL

4d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The MH Clinician provides mental health rehabilitation services to clients and families to reduce hospitalization and crisis episodes and improve community functioning, supporting clients’ rehabilitative, resiliency, and recovery goals. The role delivers continuity of program services ethically and lawfully within a safe, therapeutic environment and in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The clinician participates as a member of the mental health services team and helps clients and families integrate recovery into daily living. This position is based at Rosecrance Ware Center in Rockford, Illinois, and is onsite and community based. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Compensation depends on education, experience, and credentials. Starting rates are $24.44 per hour for bachelor’s-level candidates and $27.77 per hour for master’s-level candidates. Additional compensation may include an evening-shift differential, on-call pay, holiday pay, quarterly incentive bonuses, and retention bonuses. Sign-on bonuses are available: $3,000 for bachelor’s and non-licensed master’s candidates, and $4,000 for licensed master’s candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience and training.
Must qualify as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) under Illinois Department of Mental Health Rule 132.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Computer proficiency, including the ability to navigate and complete documentation in an electronic health record.
Ability to complete required documentation accurately and within prescribed time frames.
Skill in conducting individual, family, and group counseling.
Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, parents, staff, or community resources.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements.
Must have personal transportation and be able to travel within the community to engage clients in their preferred settings.
Belief in Rosecrance’s mission and vision.

Responsibilities

Work prescribed hours and any additional hours considered necessary for assigned responsibilities.
Support and motivate staff in effective clinical practices, and independently seek improvement and solve problems while meeting clients’ and families’ needs.
Adapt verbal and written communication to clients’ and families’ language and communication styles.
Complete required documentation within prescribed timelines and maintain client service records in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Provide primary case management for designated clients.
Conduct individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for clients and/or family members.
Maintain communication with staff regarding matters such as admissions, treatment processes, and discharge plans.
Coordinate services from a variety of community resources.
Use a variety of treatment concepts, evidence-based practices, and service modalities when providing care.
Present workshops, lectures, and training for clients, families, staff, and community groups as needed.
Understand court proceedings and be available to appear in court on behalf of Rosecrance clients.
Participate in the on-call rotation as required.
Serve on the Clinical Team and participate in team meetings and activities.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the professional Code of Ethics and applicable law.
Provide exceptional customer service and model positive guest relations when representing the agency.
Assume other related responsibilities as delegated by management.