Mental Health Therapist - Joliet

Company: Family Guidance Centers, Inc.
Location: Joliet
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionFamily Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC's comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society.Essential Duties:Prompt scheduling and completion of an initial Mental Health Assessment for all mental health clients. This Mental Health Assessment shall be reviewed and approved by an LPHA.Completion of The Level Of Care Utilization System (LOCUS) functional assessment for all mental health clients 18 years of age and older.Completion of the Columbia Impairment Scale and Ohio Scales for Youth for all client's between the age of 5 and 17 years.Completion of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment Clinical Form (DECA-C) for all children 0 through 5 years of age.Documentation of an Admission Note summarizing the clients' identifying information, presenting problem, history of present problem, provisional diagnosis, safety precautions, the medical necessity of treatment and treatment plan recommendations.Re-assessment per Medicaid Title 132 guidelines for ongoing patients.Construction and documentation of a timely individualized treatment plan (ITP) in conjunction with the client, and their guardian, in the event they have a court-appointed guardian or are a minor, addressing the clinical needs identified in the assessment process, coordination of care and discharge planning needs. This ITP shall be reviewed and approved by an LPHA.Timely revision/modification of the ITP as the client moves through the treatment process.Provision of individual, group, couples/family counseling as driven by the needs identified in the assessment process and as indicated in the individualized treatment plan.Timely documentation of therapy in progress notes summarizing for each session; goals and objectives addressed, clinical interventions, client response to interventions, and continued therapy plan.Provision of mental health case management to facilitate linkage to and ongoing coordination and support for needed services and supports in patients' community environment.Crisis intervention when indicated including immediate coordination of indicated service given nature of crisis addressed.Consistent engagement of clients including prompt follow up on attendance issues or barriers, on use of referrals made, etc.Consistent collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to support integrated care in regard to treatment process.Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30a - 5:00p) with rotating Saturday Start Date : ASAPWork Location: 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet, ILFamily Guidance Centers, Inc is a Drug Free Environment, an Equal Opportunity Employer.Experience and SkillsEducation and/or Experience: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related discipline from an accredited institution preferred. The Mental Health Therapist is a Qualified Mental Health Professional [QMHP] who has the education, skills and experience to conduct a clinical assessment, develop a plan of treatment and provide treatment for a person with mental illness, under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts [LPHA].Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: State of Illinois licensure required (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker). In addition to the above licensure, IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor certification or proven experience with substance use treatment preferred.Job BenefitsOur organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401k pension plan. Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package.

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