Mental Health Professional

Summary of Organization

Phoenix Community Development Services mission of “Turning Lives Around” reflects our long history of serving populations of individuals who have limited resources and support systems, including those have been homeless or who are currently facing homelessness who have mental health challenges and face financial burdens such as extremely low to zero income. Phoenix CDS is committed to providing comprehensive, supportive services to our most vulnerable citizens who face great challenges. Our primary goal is to end homelessness and provide the individuals, families and veterans we serve with a warm, safe place to live independently – and away from the dangers of the streets. We work with them to set and achieve goals, make healthy life choices, find employment, build skills, and become stable, self-sufficient members of society.

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Purpose of the Position

Join our dynamic team as a Mental Health Professional, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of homeless and formerly homeless individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based outpatient care. Your dedication will help clients develop resilience, improve coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports professional growth, collaboration, and the delivery of exceptional patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate intake procedures for new clients, including medical documentation review and biopsychosocial assessments to establish personalized treatment plans.
• Complete clinical assessment tools as clinically appropriate and relevant.
• Conduct assessment and treatment plan reviews within designated time frames or when clients experience a significant change in circumstances impacting treatment.
• Deliver individual and group counseling sessions incorporating modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and creative therapies.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies to manage acute mental health episodes effectively and ensure client safety.
• Maintain meticulous treatment and client records in compliance with Medicaid Rule 132, State and Federal privacy regulations, and organizational policy and procedure.
• Document patient progress using CPT coding for billing purposes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate case management efforts and support patients' overall well-being across outpatient settings.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years of experience delivering billable behavioral health services OR Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field
• Current and valid Illinois Driver's License
• Proven experience working with adults with behavioral health disabilities in clinical or outpatient settings.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral management techniques, crisis management protocols, and trauma-informed care practices.
• Familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for diagnostic classification and CPT coding for billing procedures.
• Expertise in various therapeutic modalities including psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and group therapy.
• Experience with medical terminology and medical records management within behavioral health contexts.
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively while demonstrating excellent communication skills and emotional resilience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality and data security at all times.
• Intermediate knowledge of Windows office systems such as Word, Excel and Outlook.