1 The Living Room Counselor -Broadview Job in Broadview, IL
Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc is Hiring a The Living Room Counselor -Broadview Near Broadview, IL
1917 W Roosevelt Rd
Broadview, IL 60155
Full Time, Non Exempt
Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly salary
- Health insurance (PPO, HMO)
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) / Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- CEU eligible on-site trainings
- Supervision
- $200 Professional Development
Under the supervision of the Living Room Program Manager the MH/SA Therapist conducts Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessments and provides recommendations for treatment – as well as other supportive Mental Health services – to those diagnosed with MH/SA disorders (Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder). Additionally, the MH/SA Therapist provides crisis intervention services to guests experiencing Mental Health crises. This position requires working a flexible schedule and availability for coverage during hours of program operation.
The Living Room Counselor Responsibilities:
- Complete a comprehensive, diagnostic Mental Health Assessment (MHA) on all clients.
- Completes assessments of participants substance abuse history.
- Conducts didactic groups and provides individual counseling.
- Provide treatment recommendations for all clients.
- Completes documentation of participants in the clinical records on a daily basis.
- Maintain clinical case files on all assigned clients, which will be subject to regular internal quality assurance audits.
- Complete risk assessments on guests of the Living Room.
- Complete wellness plans for returning guests of the Living Room in conjunction with Peer Support Specialists.
- Conducts crisis intervention sessions for Living Room guests and their families.
- Maintains clinical case files on Living Room guests.
- Reviews all cases on regular basis and assures that any case involving imminent harm or threatened harm is referred appropriately.
- Work as part of a team to further develop program initiatives and to increase referral network.
- Provide referrals for additional services, as needed.
- Engage in regular clinical peer review of cases, particularly those involving the potential risk for self-harm or harm to others.
- Attendance in weekly Group Supervision/Case Review meetings is required.
- Participate in agency sponsored trainings, agency meetings, community outreach events, health fairs, fundraising events, etc., as directed by Program Manager/Program Administrator.
- Conducts SUD assessments and MH evaluations on IDOC/Safer Foundation Referrals.
- Facilitates Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder (MISA) groups and/or individual sessions.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
- Must possess above average written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess the ability to work independently while supporting the larger team.
- Must be highly self-motivated, disciplined, organized, and require minimal oversight.
- Must be comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook (email and calendars), and should have some familiarity working with Electronic Health/Medical Records systems.
- Should possess some flexibility to accommodate client and programmatic needs.
- Must possess experience working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis.
- H.A.S. requires all staff to work on site.
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related field from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval is required.
- Clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPC, LSW),or license eligible, is preferred.
- Obtain IM-CANS certification.
- Should have some familiarity with DMH Rule 132 and SUPR 2060 & its general provisions & requirements pertaining to the delivery & documentation of Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse services.
Job Summary
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$66k-82k (estimate)
05/06/2023
07/17/2024
hascares.org
CHICAGO, IL
100 - 200
1974
CARLOS FREYTAS
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
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About Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc
In 1974, Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S.) began as a response to the health disparities among Chicago's Hispanic community. After more than 40 years of service, H.A.S. has firmly established itself as a leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment services for under-served communities throughout Cook and DuPage counties. We remain proudly committed to providing a continuum of multicultural and bilingual (English/Spanish) social services that empower individuals, families, and communities. Each year H.A.S. provides approximately 4,000 individuals the supports needed to l...ive a self-directed, dignified life. Our programs include: outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use treatment, medication assisted treatment, residential and transitional housing support, and domestic violence support and prevention services. Additionally, we are one of the only providers in the state to offer Spanish-language services to women experiencing postpartum depression. ----- En 1974, Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S.) comenz como una respuesta directa a las desigualdades de salud entre la comunidad hispana de Chicago. Despus de ms de 40 aos de servicio, H.A.S. se ha establecido firmemente como un lder en proveer servicios de salud mental y conductual para comunidades marginadas en los condados de Cook y DuPage. Nosotros nos comprometemos en brindarle una variedad de servicios multiculturales y bilinges (ingls/espaol) de la salud conductual y servicios sociales que empoderan a las personas, las familias y las comunidades. Nuestros programas incluyen: tratamiento ambulatorio y uso intensivo de sustancias para pacientes ambulatorios, tratamiento asistido por medicamentos, apoyo residencial y de vivienda de transicin, y servicios de apoyo a la violencia domstica. Adems, somos uno de los nicos proveedores en el estado que ofrece servicios en espaol a mujeres que experimentan o corren el riesgo de sufrir depresin posparto.
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