Therapist I

Caritas Family Solutions•Belleville, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you! Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below: Generous Paid Time Off Paid training Health Insurance Dental and Vision Life insurance 403(b) with company contribution 5% Tuition reimbursement We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy (Related Fields will be considered.)
Minimum experience commensurate with licensure requirements.
Must have demonstrated experience and ability to work with children.
Medicaid/CFR Designation: QMHP/ Habilitation Professional; Pursuit of attaining Illinois licensure required.
Must be able to qualify as a QMHP per Illinois Admin Code 132.25.
Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care.
Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.
Access to a reliable automobile: Required.
Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.
Must possess a valid driver's license: Required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working within a residential treatment environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides therapy to individuals, families and groups.
Completes a mental health assessment and develops appropriate goals and treatment plans for each client as required.
Completes documentation required by internal and external funding sources in accordance with agency and legal standards.
Maintains records and monitor client payments/billings per agency policy. Works in conjunction with clerical staff to update and coordinate client scheduling and payments.
Maintains a clinical schedule that provides the option for each client on caseload to receive a minimum of nine hours of individual/family therapy and one hour of group therapy every week. Therapists shall also provide additional openings in their clinical schedule to allow for clients to be rescheduled to another time during the week in the event of a crisis or scheduling conflicts.
Is available to provide therapy services in accordance with the scheduling needs of their clients; to include evening appointments and/or weekend appointments. A minimum of one night per week is required.