Counselor/Therapist

at Arrowleaf in

Vienna, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Title:

Counselor/ Therapist Home Office:

Massac County Office (MCO)

Area of Focus:

Behavioral Health Program(s): Behavioral Health - Outpatient Mental Health Programming helps individuals build life skills and well-being through behavioral health counseling, psychiatric care, and other care coordination and support services.

Immediate Supervisor:

Behavioral Health Director -

Megan Harmon Hours of Work:

Full-time, 40 hours/week. Afterhours on-call rotation required.

FLSA Classification:

Non-exempt Counselor/ Therapist Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field; Master's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred. Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP); qualifies as Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is preferred.

Counselor/ Therapist Skills & Knowledge:

Knowledge of various behavioral and human development theories and practices; ability to understand mental health and substance use diagnoses, treatment planning processes, and evidence-based curriculums; knowledge of local health and human services resources; knowledge of basic crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent computer skills; ability to work with diverse populations.

Counselor/ Therapist Special Requirements:

Travels to off-site/community-based locations for direct service delivery; participates in after-hours crisis response rotation; ability to schedule evening appointments; maintains and provides proof of a valid driver's license; maintains and provides proof of personal vehicle liability insurance; at least 21 years of age. Counselor/ Therapist job duties include, but are not limited to: Intervenes and evaluates consumers, establishes diagnosis. Develops treatment plan collaboratively with consumers by defining goals, specific outcomes and time frames for treatment. Intervenes therapeutically to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of consumers to improve individual and family level of functioning. Provides crisis intervention to stabilize consumer's condition by utilizing short term crisis intervention techniques and/or referral to other support services. Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service providers both internally and externally. Completes required monthly direct service hours to consumers as defined on Direct Service Requirement sheet Carries a caseload as assigned by supervisor. Facilitates comprehensive consumer care by providing case management services. Effectively teaches life-management skills to consumers. Provides and arranges transportation services to consumers which they translate to their natural environment. Demonstrates active involvement in supervision and clinical staffings. Ability to screen, assess and provide interventions for consumers that are exhibiting symptoms of trauma. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account