Therapist QMHP - Dekalb IL

Therapist OMHP - Region 5The 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

QualificationsWhat 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.