Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist I

TOUCHETTE•Cahokia, IL

8h•$28 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist provides quality direct and indirect patient care to adolescents in the School District on an annual contract basis. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, providing individual and family therapy, and ensuring continuity of care through discharge planning and liaison activities. The therapist will also participate in clinical supervision, departmental goal setting, and crisis intervention as needed, while maintaining accurate documentation and a safe environment.

Requirements

Masters in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or therapy field required.
Licensure as a LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT in the state of Illinois is required for the position.
BLS obtained during orientation period and maintained.
De-Escalation training obtained during orientation period and maintained.
Standard office equipment (i.e., copier, facsimile machine, 10-key, etc.).
Computer literate and experienced with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook 365, and Excel.
Knowledge of counseling theory, crisis interventions, individual, family, and group therapy modalities.
Knowledge of the DSM5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5) and the State of Illinois mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement and initiative.
Requires a concentrated level of attention with a high level of organizational skill.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, visitors, and organization personnel and perform in a positive, courteous, flexible, an adaptive manner, both orally and written.

Nice To Haves

2 year’s experience in a behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate program and client documentation, including medical records.
Conducts brief psychological assessments, develops and implements a plan of treatment, facilitates referrals, and follow-up treatment.
Provides individual therapy and family sessions.
Documentation will be completed timely and accurately.
Provides appropriate discharge planning for clients to include assisting the client with setting up discharge appointments.
Acts as a liaison between client, families and facilities for continuity of care and referral process.
Participates in clinical supervision.
Participates in the identification, implementation and evaluation of department goals and objectives.
Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously.
Provides crisis screening and services as needed.
Attends in-services, trainings, and meetings as required. Maintains annual competencies as assigned by the Hospital and Department.
Adheres to staffing and scheduling policy.
Follow chain of command to resolve issues or problems identified.
Promotes harmonious relationships among the health care team and internal/external clients or students.
Supports and demonstrates the organization mission and philosophy through self-example.
Performs all other duties as assigned.