Therapist Qualified Mental Health Professional, Aurora, IL

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

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 in Aurora, IL who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

What you will be doing?

• The Therapist QMHP is responsible for the provision of counseling, skills training and case management services to a caseload of clients 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.
• This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management.

Essential Job Responsibilities 

• Attend scheduled work hours including evening hours 
• Provide effective individual and group counseling 
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules 
• Provide case management services as medically necessary 
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis 
• Meet minimum service provision/productivity requirements    as assigned by Director based on specific job duties              
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings 
• Maintain client files according to agency policy 
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues 
• Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies and procedures 
• Schedule and conduct treatment planning meetings as necessary 
• Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision 
• Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor 
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies and other stakeholders 
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers within AID 
• Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining public entitlements as necessary 
• Participate in agency committees as assigned 
• Participate in clinical supervision a minimum of one time per month 
• Provide outreach services to clients who are unable or unwilling to engage in office-based services 

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time 
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off 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

Job Specific Competencies

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective counseling skills
• Diagnostic interviewing skills
• Clinical case presentation ability
• Ability to provide clinical services to clients with a variety of psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of service area referral options

Physical:     Navigation of stairs on a regular basis 

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.