Therapist

Envision Unlimited•Tinley Park, IL

About The Position

The Transition Therapist is an interdisciplinary team member who provides basic clinical services to people with mental illness or physical disabilities transitioning from long-term care to community living. The therapist offers counseling and supportive services to help clients manage fear or anxiety related to the move. The role includes conducting assessments, providing on-site counseling in nursing homes and SMRFs, supporting client decision-making and goal-setting, and helping clients plan for potential crises after discharge. The therapist maintains client information and timely clinical documentation, coordinates with treatment teams, families, guardians, agency staff, and outside agencies, and provides and documents crisis interventions as needed. The role also requires professional conduct, confidentiality, participation in training and weekly supervision, and adaptability to changing program needs and schedules. No supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in social services.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Decision-making, problem-solving, computer, and organizational skills.
Ability to work autonomously.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license or state ID.
Approval to drive agency vehicles through the agency’s insurance.
Ability to develop curricula and lesson plans for recovery-based groups and document client progress.
Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries.
Ability to adapt to changing program needs.
Ability to provide de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct client assessments.
Provide on-site supportive counseling to clients residing in nursing homes and SMRFs.
Use motivational interviewing and other techniques to help clients make decisions and establish long-term goals.
Help clients identify crisis triggers and develop contingency plans for crises that may arise after discharge.
Maintain and update pertinent client information in the mental health electronic care system, including face sheets, contacts, consents, and diagnoses.
Meet required productivity targets and complete clinical documentation and service reporting promptly.
Coordinate with clients’ treatment teams and keep families, guardians, and other Envision Unlimited staff informed about client progress and known critical incidents, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and medication changes or adjustments.
Provide information to outside agencies as requested to coordinate and ensure appropriate services.
Provide and document crisis interventions as needed within 24 hours of an incident, and complete incident reports when necessary.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Illinois Mental Health Code and Confidentiality Act.
Participate in required in-service training, community training seminars, and agency trainings; keep current with case management and counseling practices for at least 15 hours per year.
Be prepared to present information from outside trainings to clinical staff.
Maintain a professional image and represent Envision Unlimited professionally.
Inform the supervisor about conditions that may affect client safety and wellbeing, seek assistance to mitigate risk, and obtain supervision as needed.
Attend scheduled weekly individual supervision to review progress, productivity, and concerns.
Adapt to changes in program needs and schedules.
Perform other duties as assigned.