Outpatient Therapist ($4000 Sign-On Bonus

One Hope United•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Under the assigned supervisor, works to alleviate or stabilize mental health dysfunction of selected clients, which impairs their ability to adjust to home, community integration, or maintain living stability; provides therapeutic services to individuals, families or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as therapeutic settings by performing the following duties; develops assessment and treatment planning for clients and may oversee the coordination of clinical interventions of team members. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administers various assessments, including program specifically required clinical tools to identify behavioral and mental health symptoms and diagnoses and review results to evaluate client needs Maintains highest ethical standards in keeping with professional affiliations and demonstrates ability to perform strength-oriented practice Provides comprehensive and initial diagnostic assessment of all referred clients utilizing interviews and well-recognized criteria Develops and implements treatment plans using a variety of generally accepted intervention techniques to address areas of assessed need Plans and administers therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stress management therapy, to assist patient in controlling disorders and other problems Regularly discusses progress toward goals with client and encourages client feedback and client ownership of outcomes Ensures there is a medical rule out of symptoms and coordinates the approach with medical and other providers serving the client Adapts clinical methodology to the needs of the client using an evaluative tool and client feedback approach to ensure client service is meeting needs, and as needs change, adapts method and degree of therapy Integrates all services provided by serving as a central point of communications for all mental health related services, supportive services treatment and counseling Maintains comprehensive client file with progress/process notes, completing assessments and quarterly reports, closing summaries, preparing reports for court as needed, testifying in court as needed, and participating in multidisciplinary staffing as needed Provides community education services, consultation as assigned, and crisis intervention as needed. Develops collaborative relationships with staff and other programs both within and outside of the agency Represents agency at court hearings and Child and Family Team meetings and attends required staffing meetings Monitors client progress and periodically reassess client's level of functioning as necessary, utilizing standard clinical instruments as well as diagnostic and statistical manual as required (minimally every 6 months) Takes a protective role in overall service by ensuring integration of clients other providers by including them in the service planning Conducts relaxation exercises, peer counseling groups, and family counseling during clinical therapy sessions Performs other related duties as needed

Requirements

MA/MS degree in Social Work, psychology, counseling, or related field, licensure completed
1-2 years of related experience preferred
LCSW or LCPC or LCSW/LCPC Eligible
Valid driver’s license
Proficient in Word-processing software, email, and internet applications
Ability to handle stress well and effectively de-escalate crises
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Excellent written and verbal clinical skills
Ability to respond immediately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy
Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical thinking and handle decisions
Team-oriented

Responsibilities

Administers various assessments, including program specifically required clinical tools to identify behavioral and mental health symptoms and diagnoses and review results to evaluate client needs
Maintains highest ethical standards in keeping with professional affiliations and demonstrates ability to perform strength-oriented practice
Provides comprehensive and initial diagnostic assessment of all referred clients utilizing interviews and well-recognized criteria
Develops and implements treatment plans using a variety of generally accepted intervention techniques to address areas of assessed need
Plans and administers therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stress management therapy, to assist patient in controlling disorders and other problems
Regularly discusses progress toward goals with client and encourages client feedback and client ownership of outcomes
Ensures there is a medical rule out of symptoms and coordinates the approach with medical and other providers serving the client
Adapts clinical methodology to the needs of the client using an evaluative tool and client feedback approach to ensure client service is meeting needs, and as needs change, adapts method and degree of therapy
Integrates all services provided by serving as a central point of communications for all mental health related services, supportive services treatment and counseling
Maintains comprehensive client file with progress/process notes, completing assessments and quarterly reports, closing summaries, preparing reports for court as needed, testifying in court as needed, and participating in multidisciplinary staffing as needed
Provides community education services, consultation as assigned, and crisis intervention as needed.
Develops collaborative relationships with staff and other programs both within and outside of the agency
Represents agency at court hearings and Child and Family Team meetings and attends required staffing meetings
Monitors client progress and periodically reassess client's level of functioning as necessary, utilizing standard clinical instruments as well as diagnostic and statistical manual as required (minimally every 6 months)
Takes a protective role in overall service by ensuring integration of clients other providers by including them in the service planning
Conducts relaxation exercises, peer counseling groups, and family counseling during clinical therapy sessions
Performs other related duties as needed