Qualified Mental Health Professional
1 month ago
Chicago
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Title: Master's Level Mental Health Professional Department: Mental Health Reports to: Mental Health Program Director Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt Job Location: Chicagoland locations (NW Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn, IL) Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities - Who we are: What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families. Position Description – What the Role Entails: The QMHP will work in a learning environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing mental health therapy, counseling, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, case management and referrals. Their team work collaboratively to address the holistic needs of our clients, including crisis management, substance use, medication management, physical health, mental health, accessing benefits and entitlements, case management and other supportive services, either internally or through referrals to community partners. Company Culture - Do Our Values Speak to You? At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value: • Dedication- Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care., • Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach., • Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management., • Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners. Areas of Accountability - What you will be doing: Assessment, Evaluations & Treatment Planning • Conduct and document a holistic, trauma informed, relevant and compliant Integrated Assessment (e.g. IM+CANS), which may include a mental status exam, LOCUS and supporting assessment tools/metrics that lead to a recommended diagnosis, to be confirmed by an appropriately licensed individual., • Evaluate clients for risk of harm and respond appropriately, including through development of safety plans., • Utilize and/or assist clients in completing other metric-based evaluations to assess symptomology., • In collaboration with the client and their identified support network, develop and document an integrated, individualized treatment plan based on the assessment to recommend appropriate services to move the client toward their identified goals., • Based on client need or in compliance with regulations, review client’s Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan (IATP). Service Delivery • Provide appropriate evidence based behavioral health approaches, including for co-occurring substance use disorders and crisis intervention, in different formats, (individual, family, group), as indicated on each client’s Integrated Assessment & Treatment Plan (IATP), staying within the scope of your practice., • Services and support are to be provided in ways that respect each client’s dignity and are compliant with payer, licensing or accreditation billing procedures, or any other requirements., • Coordinate care with other service providers, both internal and external to the agency, as appropriate and based on their IATP., • Supervise, mentor or provide clinical support and guidance for other mental health staff or paraprofessionals., • Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the IATP and all regulatory standards., • Services are to be documented in the clients’ files within 48hrs of service delivery., • Maintain client records that meet documentation standards of the agency and all regulatory standards. Professional Development • Complete all agency and other regulatory body required trainings, including but not limited to the following topics: state administrative rules, sexual harassment, fraud waste and abuse, mandated reporter, clinical courses, diagnosis and other requirements., • Participate in outreach activities necessary to offer services, engage participation in a non-coercive manner and increase opportunities for professional development., • Advocate for the clients and agency within the broader health and social service systems., • Some services may be in the community and pursuant to specific program requirements., • Health insurance, • Dental & Vision insurance, • Life insurance, • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, • 403(b) Retirement Plan, • Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable., • Employee Assistance Program, • Professional Development Opportunities, • Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Physical Demands: The Clinician must be able to successfully perform essential functions of this job including carry charts to and from their offices/desks, prepare for group activities that may entail moving chairs and/or tables, carrying bags/boxes of food or decorating group activity areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are responsible for informing supervisor of any invisible disability or medical restriction that limit physical capability. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There may be occasions that call for an employee to carry out duties at other agency offices or within the community. Staff must be willing and able to travel as required for the role, sometimes within the same day, utilizing accessible and reliable transportation options. Staff must demonstrate flexibility and independence in coordinating travel arrangements, including the use of public transit, rideshare services, or other accommodations to ensure timely and effective mobility. Schedule: • 8-hour shift (1-hour unpaid lunch), • Monday to Friday with evenings/some weekends required, • Understanding and ability to ethically practice within your scope, evidence based clinical models (CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, etc..), including crisis intervention for behavioral health and substance use., • Excellent listening and communication skills. Able to tailor communication styles to make all clients and support structures feel safe., • Ability to engage a range of clients in a clinical and respectful manner., • Ability to practice and/or train in de-escalation methods., • Understanding of the basic behavioral health needs common to the community areas being served, including co-occurring disorders, and how to serve their recovery., • Understanding internal and external community, medical and supportive services within the community., • Ability to adapt, connect and collaborate across differences., • Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups., • Desire to learn new skills., • Master's degree in social work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy with 1,000+ hours of clinical experience required., • IM+CANS certification preferred., • As evidenced by previous work experience, academic background, and in-service or other training, the Clinician shall demonstrate a strong understanding of how to:, • Identify precipitating events., • Gather holistic, trauma-informed, relevant histories of mental, emotional and physical abilities, substance use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts., • Assess family, social and work relationships., • Conduct and document a mental status assessment., • Utilize appropriate additional diagnostic tools for metrics., • Document recommended DSM diagnosis., • Write, implement and supervise implementation of an integrated treatment plan., • Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within one's scope of practice., • Must pass required pre-employment background checks. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit., • Full time use of a properly licensed and insured automobile with a valid driver’s license and ability to drive, or independence in travel arrangements., • Must adhere to the agency’s non-discrimination policies.
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