SASS Therapist/Case Manager (Central Kane/DeKalb)

We are constantly looking for talented and passionate individuals who are willing to make a difference in the lives of thepeople of the Greater Elgin Area. Family Service Association of Greater Elgin (FSA) fosters a culture of support, accountability, and transparency. We strive to provideour employees with the resources they need to deliver the best care for our clients and thrive in the field. Our collaborative work environmentand high ethical standards aid us in providing the continuity of care necessary to reach successful treatment outcomes. Every FSA Staff Member is empowered to be themselves and do their best work… Family Service Association of Greater Elgin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Family Service Association of Greater Elgin is committed to equal employment opportunity. Available Positions Position: SASS Therapist/Case Manager (Central Kane/DeKalb) Location: Elgin, IL Job Id: 218 # of Openings: 1 SASS Therapist/Case Manager (QMHP/LPHA) Job Description Reports to: Director of Crisis Services Type : Full Time, 37.5 hours Location : Community Based, Kane and Dekalb County Schedule : Monday-Friday with 2 evenings or Saturday availability Summary Responsible for maintaining an active caseload providing services to clients and their families. SASS follow up services will be intensive, short-term, family and home/community-based services. SASS therapist/case managers are expected to comply with SASS Standards and Best Practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Clinical Responsible for completing 15-1-hour appointments per week including but not limited to: therapy sessions, crisis shifts and walk in hours. Responsible for completion of agency comprehensive assessments, individual treatment plan, progress notes for each client per FSA policy. Responsible for utilizing Greenspace to monitor clinical benchmarks with clients. Responsible for networking with collaterals on behalf of active clients, including: referral and linkage, discharge planning with in-patient psychiatric facilities, and the advocacy of a client’s rights within the education, legal, state and mental health systems. This includes responsibility for coordinating services with our own sub-contracted agencies. Responsible for responding to emergency/crisis situations with active clients and emergency back-up for SASS Assessments. Supervision Responsible for discussing cases with supervisor in clinical supervision (individual or group supervision) on a weekly basis. Responsible for reporting to supervisor regularly about problem cases, need for special services and resource information. Administrative Responsible for completion of and meeting deadlines for all clinical paperwork for cases, including: Integrative Assessments and Treatment Plans (IM+CANS), Psychiatric Referral Forms, CIS Billing Notes, Case Closing, Illinois Medicaid Crisis Assessment Tool (IM-CAT), SASS transfer forms, and other clinical paperwork necessary or appropriate for maintaining case files. Responsible for completion of and meeting deadlines for all agency administrative paperwork, including: CIS Billing Notes, time sheets, expense sheets and any other administrative or agency requested reports. Documentation/Billing Notes should be completed with 7 days of service. Responsible for maintaining clinical charts in compliance with Rule 132 and Rule 140. Responsible for attending all agency meetings, 9 team meetings per year, clinical supervision and any additional program meetings. Responsible for participating in Utilization Review Meetings. Responsible for serving on Agency and/or Program Committees when requested by supervisor. Community Education/Public Relations Responsible for educating the community regarding the SASS program in the service area. Responsible for facilitating positive networking relationships with community service providers and/or networks as assigned by supervisor. Training Responsible for maintaining clinical charts in compliance with Rule 132 and Rule 140. Other Duties/Special Assignments/Projects Be available to help develop materials and participate in special community education projects/presentations as requested by administrative staff. Pursue and maintain licensure and/or certification that are available and appropriate to educational/professional background. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Perform incidental business-related travel as needed. Participate in agency Risk Management and Continuous Quality Improvement activities. Perform job responsibilities with a positive attitude. Responsible for promoting collegiality at the workplace by working collaboratively with others. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibility This role has no supervisory responsibilities at this time. Physical and Environmental Considerations The incumbent will be sitting in car for travel for several minutes every day. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. on occasion. The work environment is mostly field based and will have varying temperatures and noise level. The incumbent can expect to work in client’s homes, hospitals, community agencies, and some in office time. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. Salary Range In accordance with Illinois state law, we are committed to transparency in compensation. The salary range for this position is $47,736 to $67,941.87 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, generous PTO and short-term disability, and opportunities for professional development and growth. Travel Must maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license. This position requires extensive travel throughout Kane and Dekalb County and occasionally to areas outside of that. Education and Experience Must have Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar field. Preferred experience in working with youth with mental health issues. Required Skills / Abilities Must be flexible, independent and able to multi-task effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills that may include public speaking and presentations. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. #J-18808-Ljbffr