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Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant's heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs; we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.
If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!
Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid training
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision
Life insurance
403(b) with company contribution 5%
Tuition reimbursement
We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet every qualification listed.
Job Title: Mental Health Counselor - Clinician - Therapist
Department : Professional Counseling - Outpatient
Status: Full-Time, non-exempt (hourly)
Reports To: Executive Director of Behavioral Health
Starting Compensation Pay: $62,558 - $63,980 annually
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessment of mental health conditions.
Treatment plan development.
Provide therapeutic services for adults, children, and families.
Case Management
Utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions to address clinical needs
Advocacy, referral and linkage to recommended community resources
Complete required data entry and paperwork in accordance with program and agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to opening requirements, assessments, treatment/recovery plans, progress notes, treatment authorizations and authorizations of medical necessity.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the ability to provide ethical, professional, and clinically appropriate behavioral health services to diverse populations. The individual must be able to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound clinical judgment, collaborate effectively with treatment team members, and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED:
Degree/Field Required: Master's Degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field)
Degree/Field Preferred : N/A
Additional Fields of Knowledge Important for the Role: Mental health assessment and diagnosis
Individual, family, and group therapy
Case management and care coordination
Crisis intervention and risk assessment
Trauma-informed care
Behavioral health documentation and compliance
Experience Required: Minimum of one year of relevant experience in counseling, therapy, behavioral health, or case management.
Experience Preferred: Experience working with adults, children, and families in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
Licenses/Certifications Required: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); OR
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Licenses/Certifications Preferred: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Actively working toward advanced clinical licensure
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Trauma-Informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma-informed interventions, principles, and practices and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care. Recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals, families, staff, and communities and incorporates trauma-informed principles into assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery.
VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Access to reliable transportation: Required.
Access to a reliable automobile: Required.
Proof of continued auto insurance: Required.
Valid driver's license: Required.
DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.
Salary Description
$62,558 - $63,980 annually
Worksite address
waterloo, IL, 62298, US
Who can apply
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