Mental Health Counselor - Clinician - Therapist

Counselor

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've been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we don't hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life changing careers that make the world better.

Caritas Family Solutions, formerly known as Human Support Services, is seeking to add a full-time Counselor to our premier team of mental health professionals to provide out patient mental health treatment in Monroe County, IL.

We are pleased to announce our new increased starting wage $62,558 to $63,980, depending on licensure.

HSS offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• 100% company paid Life Insurance
• 100% company paid Short Term AND Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• By working for a state funded Community Behavioral Health Care/Human Services organization, you are eligible to apply for Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Programs

Job Duties:

• Assessment of mental health conditions
• Treatment plan development.
• Provide therapeutic services for adults, children, and families.
• Case Management
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions to address clinical needs.
• Advocacy, referral and linkage to recommended community resources.
• Complete required data entry and paperwork in accordance with program and agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to opening requirements, assessments, treatment/recovery plans, progress notes, treatment authorizations and authorization of medical necessity.

*One evening per week required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)
• Minimum of one year relevant job experience in counseling/case management.
• LPC or LSW is required
• LCPC or LCSW, or actively working towards this licensure, is preferred
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with the substance use population preferred, but not required.
• Must be willing to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable for auto coverage.