Sass Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!Perks of Working at CYFS:37.5 hour work weekPaid Time Off:12 Paid Holidays 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)8 Paid Sick Days5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Educational Assistance:Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employerTuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their educationEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their familyImmediate community referrals to licensed counselors24/7 call line Tax consultation/financial resourcesDiscounted legal services and mediation servicesHealth and Wellness resourcesUse of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement "Dress for your day" dress codeOpportunities for advancement and professional development.Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused cultureSalary:Starting at $45,000.00About the Position:Provide crisis screening, assessment, counseling, and case coordination services to children in psychiatric crisis and their families.A Typical Day as a Sass Therapist:Provide crisis screening, assessment, and appropriate referrals for children at risk of psychiatric hospitalization.Work with The CYFS team, community providers, and inpatient providers to implement SASS-Mobile Crisis program goals in order to provide the most appropriate and effective treatment in the least restrictive setting. Participate in staffings with hospitals, minimally at 72 hour staffing and discharge staffing. Interact with CARES line to facilitate a child's eligibility for services.Coordinate on-call schedule with crisis assessment team. Provide follow-up case management and therapy services to SASS-Mobile Crisis community cases.Complete all required case documentation. Access SASS-FSP Flex funding to optimize client access to community resources. Participate in all required and requested training and supervision processes established by Mobile Crisis/FSP Supervisor, including the initial and ongoing training for the SASS-Mobile Crisis Program. Accurately record all clinical activity for billing/credit service purposes. Maintains all official client records by utilizing and completing all required agency administrative and Mobile Crisis-SASS Program forms as per the handbook and Medicaid record-keeping requirements.Interact with SASS-Mobile Crisis Supervisor and team therapists in intake and assignment of new cases.How you will spend your time in this position:40% Direct Service Crisis Screening20% Direct Service -other30% Documentation5% Meetings and Supervision5% TrainingWork Hours: Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based on the availability of clients.Does the Following Apply to You?Bachelors degree Experience in a clinical position (preferred)Additional Qualifications: Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting Must be at least 21 years of age Obtain an insured vehicle At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's licenseDesired Skills:Interpersonal SkillsConflict Resolution MediationDocumentationBilingual (Not Required)Management LeadershipHIPAAAssessmentsAdditional Benefits:Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSADental and Vision Insurance401k plan with 4% employer matchEmployer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care PlanAbout The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of Central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.