Clinical Behavioral Care Therapist

Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Responsibilities Provide behavioral health services including counseling/therapy and substance abuse referrals, clinical programming, interacting with clients as well as implement new programs and in-services as needed. Provide mental health assessment, short-term and some long-term behavioral and mental health counseling services to young and older adults (including families) with mental/behavioral health challenges. Pursue curation and expansion of existing programs and development of new programs, including diversification of sustainable funding sources. Work collaboratively with other Public Health Initiatives Programs in the development and implementation of programs that reflect the mission. Manage and develop internal staff productivity targets. Ensure that all clinical reports, internal and external, are completed as necessary. Develop and maintain professional relationships with human services and government agencies, health service vendors and private organizations to enhance service delivery and agency image. Interpret the functions of the agency to the community through direct involvement with public, civic or private groups. Seek growth opportunities for the agency in the provision of behavioral health care and other social services. Be on call 24 hours during assigned rotation (Mobile Crisis Intervention Team). Provide ongoing and supportive supervision to assigned staff with measurable and attainable goals and accountability standards. Maintain professional licensure. Perform duties on-site and off-site to clients, and via telehealth. Provide services in an individual, family, or a group context. Assist in managing all aspects of hiring, workload, performance criteria, personnel management, and goal setting for clinical teams (including case managers, behavioral health technicians, reentry specialists, violence prevention teams, and mobile crisis intervention teams). Focus on staff development by collaborating to create and expand goals. Participate in client meetings and provide clinical and absence management to clients on and off-site. Work closely with Community Engagement and Administration Directors to develop reliable reporting methods, including productivity measures and analysis of medical/behavioral health claim data. Perform monthly sessions with staff to address training and development concerns. Create and develop clinical training, products, resources, forms, and best practices (onboarding clinical team new hires, establishing clinical documentation protocol, and implementing critical thinking and claim analysis standards). Assess performance by monitoring the quality and quantity of job behaviors in office and community settings. Incorporate how billing and coding processes are associated with services rendered. Maintain current knowledge of Self Theory’s policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Architectural Director and Senior Leadership. Required Skills/Abilities Ability to be respectful of diverse cultures and provide culturally appropriate, competent, individualized treatment (age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, and culture). Experience with start-ups. Knowledge of and ability to adhere to confidentiality practices and procedures as mandated by law. Ability to develop strategic plans that align with the goals of Self Theory. Proficient in managing multiple priorities in a clinical setting. Experience facilitating small groups/classes. Proficiency with motivational interviewing skills. Ability to present a positive image of Self Theory to clients and visitors. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: LCPC or LCSW is REQUIRED; Primary Source Verification through Illinois Department of Professional Regulations. Education: Master\'s (Required) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or Social Work. Experience: Child/Adolescent/Adult in Behavioral Health setting: 3 years (Required); Advanced Clinical/Management practice: 3 years (Required); Supervisory: 2 years (Required). License/Certification: Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) (Required); LCPC (Required); CADC (Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling) certification is a plus. *Bilingual is a plus Position Details Associate Clinical Therapist - Behavioral Health (2). Duties/Responsibilities: Directs and oversees the structure, development, delivery, and administration of services in assigned Direct Service Area(s) for the Pathways to Success Program. Leadership and direction to clinical functions and operations of programs and assists in determining and defining the human service needs of the community as a basis for service development and ensures resources are utilized cost-effectively. Assist with developing programs, organizational policy, and other administrative initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr