Counselor/Therapist

This job was posted by : For more Information, Please See About Us When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You'll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy Highly Competitive Benefits, And Experience Unmatched Opportunities For advancement. Mission:**Arrowleafs mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone. Vision:**We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone. Visit our website:[myarrowleaf.org/employment]("_blank" rel="noopener"}to learn more about Arrowleaf** Job Title: Counselor/ Therapist Home Office: Vienna, IL Area of Focus: Behavioral Health Program(s): Community Support Team (CST) 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. SAMHSA CCBHC: Serves individuals living with a mental or substance use disorder who seeks care, including those with severe mental illness (SMI), substance use disorder (SUD) including opioid use, children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), individuals with co-occurring mental and substance disorders (COD), and individuals experiencing a mental health or substance-related crisis. Immediate Supervisor: Programs Coordinator Job duties Include, But Are Not Limited To Intervenes and evaluates consumers, establishes preliminary diagnosis. Develops and monitors treatment plan collaboratively with consumers by defining goals, specific outcomes and time-frames for treatment. Monitors consumer's behavior and makes detailed reports for medical necessity in regular comprehensive evaluations. 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. Carries a caseload of clients enrolled in Community Support Team services and as assigned by direct supervisor. Completes required monthly direct service hours to consumers as defined on Direct Service Requirement sheet. Facilitates comprehensive consumer care by providing case management services and therapeutic intervention in community-based settings. Facilitates recreation/socialization and cultural activities for consumers which provide enjoyable outings that prepare and encourage them to engage in activities independent of the agency. Effectively teaches life-management skills to consumers and assist with the development of independent living activities, such as grocery shopping, attending appointments, social skills training, money management, and coping skills. Provides and arra nges transportation services to consumers which they translate to their natural environment. Demonstrates active involvement in supervision, team meetings, and clinical staffing. Collaborate with internaland external members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and ensure the clients needs are being met. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arrowleaf