Mental Health Professional

Description

 Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We’ve been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we don’t hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life changing careers that make the world better.  

Caritas Family Solutions, formerly known as Human Support Services, is seeking compassionate individuals to serve as Mental Health Professionals (MHP) in our Mental Health Housing homes.  This role is perfect for emotionally mature professionals who are passionate about promoting recovery and client independence.  As an MHP, you’ll be able to end every workday knowing you’ve made a positive difference in our community.  If you’re ready to make an impact, please apply today!!  

BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Time Off 
• Paid training
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• 100% company paid Life Insurance
• 100% company paid Short Term AND Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:

- Directly relates to the Site Manager for administration and program issues

- Works with the QMHP/QIDP clinical issues

- Is responsible for the consumers while they are in the home to see that they are safe and following their treatment plan

- Also responsible for overseeing the homes

ILLUSTRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

- Provide direct service care as required

- Assist consumers with implementing their Individual Treatment Plan in their homes, community and other environments

- Assist in areas of community support per consumers’ Individual Treatment Plans

- Help consumers with crisis situations involving supervisors and clinical staff as needed/required

- Assist consumers with the administration, monitoring and training of medications taking direct orders from certified medical personnel

- Make sure that the home is a safe and clean environment, i.e. – assisting in emergency drills, checking safety equipment

- Assist consumers in purchasing and preparing food and other items as needed for them in their home if needed

- Transport consumers in agency vehicles to appointments and activities in the community as outlined in their Treatment Plan

- Help consumers to participate in the design of the array of community support services tailored to their needs. Maintain sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

- Be responsible for staying updated on changes in consumers’ treatment plans, medications and overall care

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

- Follow policies and procedures of the site, CSN, and Human Support Services

- Follow and implement all medication procedures as assigned 

- Participate in the planning of consumers’ Individual Treatment Plan

- Do related progress notes per the goals assigned to you for billing purposes and provide all the services indicated in the treatment plan and other documentation necessary in a timely manner

- Provide necessary information regarding consumer care to site manager and/or appropriate staff in a timely manner

Requirements

TRAINING AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Meet with Site Manager monthly at scheduled site meetings to assist with consumer monitoring and planning
• Attend full CSN trainings quarterly to stay updated on consumer care and/or changes affecting CSN and Caritas Family Solutions
• Successfully complete all required certifications of CSN and the State of Illinois that relate to your position as scheduled
• Attend trainings outside required monthly trainings that relate to your position as mutually agreed upon
• Attend trainings that relate to your position as mutually agreed upon

OTHER:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Ability to drive a van or willing to be trained and to drive in large cities
• To qualify as an MHP you must have one of the following:
•       Five years experience in this field plus a high school diploma 
•       BA degree is in human services field (psychology, counseling, etc)
•       BA in any field plus 2 years experience in this field

** Please note if you do not have the above qualifications you will be considered an RSA (Rehabilitative Services Associate) and will start at $16.50 per hour

• Able to lift at least 50 pounds and walk flights of stairs
• Constitution to handle body excrements
• Must be emotionally stable enough to react appropriately to a consumer in crisis
• Be available to fill shifts as needed
• Able to provide basic living skills to adults
• Work with providers in the community
• Must feel confident to report abuse and neglect of consumers/staff to supervisor

Community Services Network (CSN) is treatment in a residential setting. Our main focus is to provide the best care, treatment and training possible for each specific individual to help them achieve their own goals. Each consumer’s own personal success is our goal.

This entails physical as well as mental requirements. There are training requirements, constructive work abilities required, as well as required paperwork. The position also requires compassion and understanding of those consumers dealing with their own disabilities.

Please Be Advised:

Research tells us that some candidates, especially women and people of color, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If this sounds like you, we still encourage you to apply! We’re committed to building a team with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives—and you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Drug Free Workplace:

Human Support Services is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.

Salary : $17