Mental Health Therapist

*Community Mental Health Therapist - LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW, MHP, QMHP* *RTS Services Unlimited, Inc – Kankakee, IL* *REPORTS TO*: *Licensed Clinical Supervisor* We are eager to find clinicians who are looking for a place to grow & develop in a supportive environment that is dedicated to community-based therapy.
Candidates who work well with a team & want to specialize but need more exposure are welcome.
Our team is close, we value working together and are passionate about connecting to our community.
Our staff is all inclusive and values a collective & diverse perspective.
Therapists are responsible for providing all behavioral health services to a diverse client population & their families/significant others in the community.
Direct service responsibilities include individual/family therapy, diagnostic assessments, community support, discharge planning, interdisciplinary teamwork, community liaison, treatment planning, and groups & evidenced-based skill training for primary care clients.
Staff will participate in weekly group consultations, trainings, staff development & have the opportunity to join our team in the creation of new clinical programming for the clientele in our communities.
Also provided is dedicated supervision time with your licensed clinical supervisor for individualized case consultation, hours for licensure, and professional development.
*PRIMARY* *DUTIES* *AND* *RESPONSIBILITIES* _(other duties may be assigned)_ * Able to travel to client’s homes or surrounding area they are comfortable to receive therapy services * Develop and maintain an active caseload, providing individual, group, family, and adjunctive therapies as needed and within areas of expertise and limits of credentials; assure procurement of additional services as needed * Works with clients and staff in developing and implementing person-centered individual treatment plans which address psychological/behavioral issues * Collaborates with other service providers as necessary (i.
e.
, inpatient psychiatrists, parole officer, and primary care physicians) through client-centered consultation.
* Attends all required staff organizational meetings and treatment planning meetings in order to facilitate an integrated, interdisciplinary team approach to service * Maintains compliance with all applicable practice standards and guidelines * Maintains client confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements at all times *QUALIFICATIONS* * Master's degree * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team * Demonstrated psycho-social assessment, treatment planning, advocacy skills, and case management skills * Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills * Creativity/flexibility on delivery of services * Clear understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse population.
* Basic typing AND computer literacy skills *Background Check Requirements:* Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the agency's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
_The_ _position_ _requires the flexibility to work_ _in_ _a variety of different conditions,_ _including working in various_ _settings_ _throughout the community and traveling_ _to_ _and from required work locations that may be less_ _than_ _optimal at times.
_ * _*This*_ _*Job description is not intended,*_ _*and*_ _*should not be construed, to be*_ _*an*_ _*exhaustive list of all*_ _*responsibilities,*_ _*skills,*_ _*efforts or working conditions associated with*_ _*this*_ _*job.
*_ _*It*_ _*is meant to be accurate*_ _*reflections*_ _*of the*_ _*principal*_ _*job elements essential for making*_ _*fair pay decisions about jobs.
Other functions may be assigned*_ _*and*_ _*management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
*_ Job Types: Full-time, Contract Benefits: * Flexible schedule Schedule: * Choose your own hours * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: On the road