Therapist II

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant's heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.


If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company contribution 5%
• Tuition reimbursement

We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet every qualification listed.


Job Title: Therapist II

Department: Caritas Youth Therapeutic Treatment Center

Status : Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Director of Clinical Operations


Starting Compensation Pay : $61,647 annually

PURPOSE: The Residential Therapist II provides therapy services to assist youth in transitioning from a residential level of service back to a less restrictive environment. This is achieved through the provision of intensive individual, group, and/or family therapy. Residential Therapist's provide behavioral assessments and clinical counseling services within a residential placement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides therapy to individuals, families and groups.
• Completes a mental health assessment and develops appropriate goals and treatment plans for each client as required.
• Completes documentation required by internal and external funding sources in accordance with agency and legal standards.
• Maintains records and monitor client payments/billings per agency policy. Works in conjunction with clerical staff to update and coordinate client scheduling and payments.
• Maintains a clinical schedule that provides the option for each client on caseload to receive a minimum of nine hours of individual/family therapy and one hour of group therapy every week. Therapists shall also provide additional openings in their clinical schedule to allow for clients to be rescheduled to another time during the week in the event of a crisis or scheduling conflicts.
• Is available to provide therapy services in accordance with the scheduling needs of their clients; to include evening appointments and/or weekend appointments. A minimum of one night per week is required.
• Participates in rotating on-call schedule to provide clinical oversight of residents within facility.
• Complete all paperwork required by insurance, State Transition Protocol Requirements, and the policies and procedures of the BHSP.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.


Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

Degree/Field Required: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• Must qualify as a QMHP/Habilitation Professional in accordance with Illinois Administrative Code 132.25.
• Must hold or be eligible for LPC or LSW licensure.
• Pursuit of independent Illinois licensure is required.
• Medicaid/CFR Designation: QMHP/Habilitation Professional.

Experience Preferred: Previous experience working within a residential treatment environment.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Manager-Specific: N/A

Basic: Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization, attention to detail, time management, clinical documentation, case management, and ability to maintain confidential information.

Social: Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with youth and families. Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, collaboration, active listening, and the ability to effectively engage clients, staff, referral sources, and community partners.

Problem Solving/Decision-Making: Ability to assess client needs, develop treatment interventions, respond effectively to crises, exercise sound clinical judgment, and make decisions supporting positive treatment outcomes.

Proficient Computer Skills In: Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, virtual communication platforms, and electronic documentation systems.

Expert Computer Skills In: N/A

Resource Management: Ability to coordinate treatment services, maintain clinical schedules, collaborate with internal and external providers, and manage documentation and billing requirements in accordance with agency and funding source standards.

Technical: Ability to complete mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, provide individual, family, and group therapy services, maintain clinical documentation, complete insurance and funding source paperwork, and comply with BHSP, licensing, and accreditation requirements.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, legal documents, and clinical materials. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries and concerns from clients, families, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. Ability to prepare clinical documentation and case notes in a prescribed format and present information effectively to management, public groups, and professional audiences.

Trauma-Informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma-informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as a commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma-informed care. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community-and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma-informed care into daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments.

VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Access to reliable transportation: Required.

Access to a reliable automobile: Required.

Proof of continued auto insurance: Required.

Valid driver's license: Required.

Additional license requirements: N/A

DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.


Salary Description


$61,647 annually