Alternatives Counseling is growing with the community, and we are in need of a mental health professional (MHP) to help serve our forensic populations. This part-time position requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field. We are looking for a qualified individual to fulfill our MHP role to provide clinical support completing intakes and IMCANS assessments and assisting Master's-level therapists in group therapy. Applicants must be able to work at both our Glen Carbon and Alton locations.

Schedule:

Tuesday 5:30pm-8:00pm in Alton

Wednesday 5:30pm-8pm in Glen Carbon

Thursday 5:30pm-8pm in Alton

Saturday 7:30am-12pm in Glen Carbon

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Assist therapists in group therapy with court-mandated clients
• Complete clinical group notes through co-facilitation of SOTP (Sexual Offender Treatment Program) and PAIP groups (Partner Abuse Intervention Program – Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence)
• Conduct intakes and risk screenings with new clients
• Prepare and transfer clinical documentation into electronic records systems
• Liaison with court and probation
• Participate in clinical team meetings/ staff training
• Maintain statistical database

The ideal candidate possesses the following skills:

• An ability to work compassionately with clients regardless of their personal history
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• An understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Mature judgment and reliability

Interested parties should submit their resume to Director of Counseling at vanna.lenhardt@achelps.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Work location: In person

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching