A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.
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 Qualified Mental Health Professional who exemplifies that mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.
Schedule Hours:
M & F 9am to 5:30PM and Tuesday-Thursday 11am-7:30PM What will you be doing? Therapist QMHP are responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to both adults and children/adolescents who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness, are Spanish speaking, or speak a second language. This is not the only population that the therapist will work with. Services are provided in family and individual treatment settings with both adult and children/adolescents. Services are offered both onsite and, in the community/client home. Therapists are expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met. Essential Job Responsibilities 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 Provide case management services as medically necessary 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 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 prorated based on hours worked 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 if you work 1000 hours annually. What will you bring to the table?
Education:
Master's degree in a human services field
License/certifications:
License preferred (LPC or LSW)
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.
