Therapist QMHP Child and Adolescent -Bilingual

$1000 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 Child and Adolescent Bilingual who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule:  Monday- Friday-some evenings hours required 

What you will be doing?

• The Therapist QMHP is responsible for the provision of counseling and case management services to a caseload of primarily child or adolescent clients who are diagnosed with mental illness.
• Therapists are expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency.
• 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 Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management.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, couples, family, group Counseling for adults or children.
• 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/billing standards              
• 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 
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless, of personal issues
•  Fluent use of written and verbal Spanish and English
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.
• 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: LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW preferred

Experience: Some clinical experience with children or adolescents required.

Skills: Fluent verbal and written Spanish and English

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: None

Equipment:    

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

Additional Requirements: 

• Complete CEU’s required to maintain clinical licensure
• 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.