MH Clinician- Outpatient Services

Rosecrance•Rockford, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The MH Clinician provides mental health rehabilitation services to clients and families to help decrease hospitalization and crisis episodes and increase community functioning, supporting clients’ rehabilitative, resiliency, and recovery goals. The clinician helps maintain continuity of program services in an ethical, legal, and safe therapeutic environment consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. As a team member, the clinician delivers mental health services to clients and families and helps integrate recovery into daily living. The role includes primary case management for designated clients; individual, group, and family counseling and education; coordination with staff and community resources; maintaining timely and compliant documentation; and participating in clinical team meetings and activities. The clinician may present workshops and training, make court appearances on behalf of clients, and participate in an on-call rotation as required. This is an onsite position at Rosecrance Ware Center in Rockford, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with two days each week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting pay for candidates with a bachelor’s degree is $50,835.20 per year ($24.44 per hour), based on education, experience, and credentials. Sign-on bonuses are available: $3,000 for non-licensed candidates and $4,000 for first- or second-level licensed candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling and Guidance, Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Family Therapy, or a related field.
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 healthcare record.
Ability to accurately complete required documentation 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.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements for designated positions.
Must have own transportation for designated positions.
Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance.
Ability to participate in on-call rotation as required.

Responsibilities

Provide mental health rehabilitation services to clients and families to support recovery goals, reduce hospitalization and crisis episodes, and improve community functioning.
Maintain continuity of program services in an ethical, legal, and safe therapeutic environment consistent with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participate as a team member in delivering mental health services and facilitating recovery in clients’ daily lives.
Motivate and problem-solve with staff regarding effective clinical practices, and seek improved performance while addressing clients’ and families’ needs.
Adapt verbal and written communication to clients’ and families’ language and style.
Complete required documentation within appropriate timelines and maintain client service records consistent with rules and regulations.
Undertake primary case management responsibilities for designated clients.
Conduct individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for clients and family members.
Maintain communication with staff regarding admissions, treatment processes, and discharge plans.
Coordinate services from community resources.
Use a variety of treatment concepts, evidence-based practices, and service modalities when providing care.
Present workshops, lectures, and training to clients, families, staff, and community groups as needed.
Be familiar with court proceedings and be available to make court appearances 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 demonstrate positive guest relations when representing the agency.
Work prescribed hours and any additional hours deemed necessary for assigned responsibilities.
Assume other related responsibilities as delegated by management.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus: $3,000 for non-licensed candidates and $4,000 for first- or second-level licensed candidates.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
401(k) with employer match and discretionary contribution.
Group life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Tuition assistance and licensure/certification reimbursement.
Paid time off, sick time, and bereavement leave.
Referral program with earnings up to $1,000 per hire.
Wellness program, including an on-site gym at select facilities.
Discounts at participating retailers.
Daily pay available through UKG Wallet.