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Alternatives lists this Behavioral Health Therapist opportunity in aurora, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct therapy and case management services to clients in the community, at schools and the community center.
Responsibilities:
Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens:
Average the number of billable hours of direct service per week as directed by supervisor in work plan (minimum 19).
Perform a variety of therapy, assessment, and case management services.
Provide assessment, treatment, and training services at community locations/schools
Conduct therapeutic groups on a variety of topics
Support and facilitate relationships with assigned schools, including participation in an interdisciplinary team within the school or other community locations regarding social emotional needs of students.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely written documentation of all services provided.
Actively participate in all agency meetings, behavioral health staffings, and supervision.
Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services.
Demonstrate a commitment to Positive Youth Development, Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed practices.
Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned by the Behavioral Health Supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
Clinical licensure in field of Study Preferred (LCSW, LCPC)
Spanish speaking preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Past experience working with youth.
Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse and trauma issues.
Cultural competency with Black/Latinx and LGBTQ+ youth.
Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service agency.
Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice.
Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law
Salary Description
$57,870
Worksite address
aurora, IL, 60505, US
Who can apply
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