Youth and Family Therapist (Licensed)

Chestnut Health Systems•Belleville, IL

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Clinician to provide behavioral health services to youth and families through Youth and Family Support Services. The role provides individual, group, and family therapy using recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care, and collaborates with families, schools, probation officers, and other community partners. Services may be delivered in a youth’s natural setting when appropriate. The position is Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The anticipated starting salary for new hires is $54,000–$61,000 annually. Chestnut Health Systems provides integrated behavioral health and primary care services in Illinois and Missouri, and also conducts research and training throughout the United States.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
Must qualify as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in Illinois.
Illinois licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LCPC is required.
Valid driver’s license and private automobile insurance, and ability to be insured when applicable.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

Recovery experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments, treatment and recovery plans, progress notes, and other required documentation in accordance with program, agency, and funder requirements and timelines.
Provide consumer-driven services identified in treatment, recovery, and safety plans while meeting program productivity expectations.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth and families.
Use recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches that promote hope, respect, empowerment, health and wellness, and connectedness.
Support youth and families in developing self-directed recovery and use appropriate recovery language in documentation.
Provide referrals, linkage, and advocacy to community resources and family support services.
Maintain positive working relationships with youth, families, significant others, schools, probation officers, and other members of the youth’s support system.
Attend team meetings and consumer staffings and participate in program development activities.
Provide support and backup to other team members as needed.
Complete required Rule 132 supervision and mandatory Chestnut training and continuing education requirements, when applicable.
Provide services in the youth’s natural setting when appropriate.
Apply evidence-based practices, including CBT, trauma-informed care, and knowledge of developmental stages.
Take regular leadership roles with limited guidance and oversight.
Promote positive customer service interactions with consumers, families, coworkers, and community partners.
Maintain and protect the confidentiality of consumer, financial, and organizational information.
Perform other duties as assigned or as agreed upon with the supervisor.