Description

A Therapist I provides therapy services to a variety of agency clients. Works cooperatively with other community agencies and resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.

• Completes a mental health assessment and develops appropriate goals and treatment plans for each client as required.

• Completes documentation required by internal and external funding sources in accordance with agency and legal standards.

• Maintains records and monitor client payments/billings per agency policy. Works in conjunction with clerical staff to update and coordinate client scheduling and payments.

• Maintains a clinical schedule that conforms with 60% of paid time engaged in clinical services, and 40% of time engaged in non-clinical services.

• Is available to provide therapy services in accordance with the scheduling needs of their clients; to include evening appointments and/or weekend appointments. A minimum of one night per week, until the closure of their clinic site, is required.

• Promotes good public relations within the community; sustains good working relationships with interrelated agencies to facilitate referrals and cooperation on individual cases.

• Attends appropriate continuing education workshops and seminars to update techniques and maintains necessary levels of program specific knowledge and enhance counseling skills.

• Attends and participates in weekly clinical supervision with their licensure supervisor.

• Ensures that all documentation is reviewed and approved by their clinical supervisor.

• Implements clinical feedback provided in relation to work with clients.

• Consults with clinical supervisor related to all legal, ethical, and client concerns.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum requirements include an MSW or a Master's degree in related counseling program. Proficient in communication; systemic, structural, behavioral, diagnostic and treatment skills. Good working knowledge of community resources.

Licensure Requirements: Pursuit of attaining Illinois licensure required.