Clinical Responder

Position Overview Under the direction and immediate supervision of the Family Counseling Center Director, the Clinical Responder delivers clinical, case management, and crisis services to persons who have been referred by local police departments. The Clinical Responder creates a positive, therapeutic environment that supports persons served in achieving their stated goals. The Clinical Responder is a member of the Mobile Crisis Response Unit (MCRU). Salary: $55,000 Location: Orland Park Reports To: Family Counseling Center Director Network Or Department: Network 9 Essential Functions: Core functions include providing therapeutic services to people referred to the program. The Clinical Responder assists the Program Manager with their core functions including partnership, community outreach, case management, data collection, benefit verification, billing, identification of referrals, follow- up, and outcome achievement. Ensures that data is objectively collected Facilitates individual therapy sessions and/or family therapy sessions. Administers screening and assessment tools. Develops treatment plan for individuals/ families engaged in treatment. Participates in regular multidisciplinary team meetings and quarterly task force meetings with OPPD. Makes appropriate referrals for individuals and families psychological and psychosocial needs and follows-up to identify if services were accessed. Assists with service records, database, and statistics. Participates in supervision biweekly Program Manager. Works closely with first responders and other community entities (such as Silver Cross and Palos Hospitals). Participates in Roll Call Trainings and Ride Along's Responds and delivers services within 24-48 hours of referral. Responds to on call emergency consultation face to face in a timely manner Collaborates with other Clinical Responders and participates in weekly team meetings. Assists with completes intakes, verifies insurance, and manages billing. Assists with monitoring programmatic goals and outcomes continually adapting to meet or exceed them. Attending court proceedings as requested and preparing related documents. Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the program Skills And Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the techniques and principles of child and family development, family systems theory, individual, family, behavioral therapy (ACT, DBT), and crisis focused interventions. Considerable knowledge of community resources throughout Cook, Will, and DuPage counties. Strong communication, leadership, and counseling skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the OPPD and local providers. Ability to diagnosis under supervision using the DSM-IV TR and DSM 5. Strong interest in treating people with chronic mental illness. Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and presentation. Comfort with testifying in court and working with the legal system. Comfort with completing petitions for involuntary hospitalization Physical Demands: Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted Be able to push and pull 75 pounds #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Services Inc.