Therapist MHP BH Part Time (55582)

ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT•Aurora, IL

7d•$25 - $25

About The Position

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Part Time Therapist MHP BH who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community. What you will be doing? The Therapist MHP is responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness. Therapist MHP are expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field required
Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred
Physical: Tolerance of unkempt home conditions of clients
Equipment: Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications Copy machine Telephone with voice mail system
Additional Requirements: Flexibility to work evening hours Use of personal automobile Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Attendance at scheduled work hours including evening hours
Provide effective individual, couples, & family counseling, as assigned
Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules
Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed
Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis
Meet minimum service provision/billing standards.
Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings
Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures
Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues
Complete IM+CANS and other agency paperwork with clients.
Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision
Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor.
Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies and other stakeholders
Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers
Assist client in maintaining public entitlements as applicable.
Participate in agency committees as assigned
Provide counseling/therapy services to clients in the setting of their choice (ie. Home, office or community).
Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.