Therapist

Aliya Health Group is a nationwide network of addiction treatment centers known for diverse, evidence-based programs for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. With a highly personalized clinical approach to treatment and a full continuum of care, we provide clients the tools needed to build a life in recovery that’s enjoyable, fulfilling, and hopeful. Our nationally accredited treatment centers include Vogue Recovery Center, Footprints to Recovery, Royal Life Centers, and South Coast Behavioral Health.

POSITION: THERAPIST | ELGIN, IL | FULL-TIME | Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday 8:30 am to 5 pm.

The Therapist provides therapy services including group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and crisis intervention. Completes all documentation accordingly and within mandated timeframes. The Therapist is team-orientated and willing to work with multiple disciplines to provide the best care to clients.

Job Duties:

• Engage clients in individual therapy sessions throughout the course of treatment
• Establishes and maintains knowledge regarding documentation with the electronic medical records system: Sunwave
• Establishes treatment plans and determines appropriate length of stay based on clinical needs of client
• Collects and prepares data as requested by the administration
• Facilitates group counseling in accordance with the established clinical program.
• Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain current knowledge in the industry
• Maintains and obtains all appropriate credentials including state licensure and continuing education credits.
• Collaborates with medical staff and case management staff to provide comprehensive care to clients.
• Facilitates family programing as required
• Understands the interconnectedness of cooccurring disorders and is knowledgeable of various therapeutic interventions to treat these disorders. Is familiar with psychotropic medications and maintains an understanding of client’s medication regiments
• Ensures and abides by all regulatory standards pertaining to federal, state and local regulations
• Engages and participates in weekly and group supervision

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required.
• Must hold a CADC or be eligible to obtain within six months of hire.
• Must hold a LSW/ LPC, or be eligible to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid IL driver’s license and auto insurance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health and criminal justice professionals using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other personnel
• Clinical knowledge pertaining to substance use disorders, mental health diagnoses, as well as trauma specific populations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Employee will regularly be required to drive a passenger van. Employee may be required to be exposed to outside elements for prolonged periods of time.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPC / LSW / CADC in the state of IL (Required)
• Driver's License and Auto Insurance (Required)

Salary : $55,000 - $68,000