Therapist Mental Health Professional (MHP) Dekalb IL

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Therapist Mental Health Professional MHP in Dekalb, IL who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8-630pm or Tues-Fri 8-630pm (with flexibility to work 1-2 nights per week past 6:30pm if needed)

What you will be doing?

• The Therapist MHP is responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness.
• Therapist MHP are expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency.
• Attendance at scheduled work hours including evening hours
• Provide effective individual, couples, & family counseling, as assigned
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules
• Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis
• Meet minimum service provision/billing standards.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings
• Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues
• Complete IM+CANS and other agency paperwork with clients.
• Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision
• Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor.
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies and other stakeholders
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers
• Assist client in maintaining public entitlements as applicable.
• Participate in agency committees as assigned
• Provide counseling/therapy services to clients in the setting of their choice (ie. Home, office or community).
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the table?

Education: MHP: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field required.

Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred

Physical:

• Navigation of stairs on a regular basis
• Tolerance of unkempt home conditions of clients

Equipment:

• Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• Copy machine
• Telephone with voice mail system

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to work evening hours
• Use of personal automobile
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies. Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license. Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.