Therapist QMHP - Dekalb IL

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma, and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Therapist Qualified Mental Health Professional for Dekalb, IL who exemplifies that mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 8-6:30pm, must be able to work 2 evenings per week

What will you be doing?

Therapist QMHP are responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to both adults and children/adolescents who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness. Services are provided in family and individual treatment settings with both adult and children/adolescents. Services are offered both onsite and, in the community/client home. Therapists are expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Attendance at scheduled work hours including evening hours
• Provide effective individual, couples, & family counseling, as assigned
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules
• Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed
• Provide case management services as medically necessary
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis
• Meet minimum service provision/billing standards.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings
• Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off prorated based on hours worked plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year

What will you bring to the table?

Education: Master’s degree in a human services field

License/certifications: License preferred (LPC or LSW)

Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred

Physical: Navigation of stairs on a regular basis; Tolerance of unkempt home conditions of clients

Equipment:

• Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• Copy machine
• Telephone with voice mail system

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to work evening hours
• Use of personal automobile
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies
• Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license
• Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.