Therapist QMHP - Aurora, IL

ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT • Aurora, IL

1d • Hybrid

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 Therapist Qualified Mental Health Professional who exemplifies that mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference. Therapist QMHP are responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to both adults and children/adolescents who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness, are Spanish speaking, or speak a second language. This is not the only population that the therapist will work with. Services are provided in family and individual treatment settings with both adult and children/adolescents. Services are offered both onsite and, in the community/client home. Therapists are expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human services field
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred
• Navigation of stairs on a regular basis
• Tolerance of unkempt home conditions of clients
• Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• Copy machine
• Telephone with voice mail system
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• License preferred (LPC or LSW)

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
• Provide case management services as medically necessary
• 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
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
• Up to 21 Days of Paid Time Off prorated based on hours worked plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year if you work 1000 hours annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level