Mental Health Specialist CST at Envision Unlimited

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental health services, Case management, Crisis intervention, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Medication training, Clinical documentation, Assessment, Recovery model, Evidence-based practices, Communication skills, Problem solving, Decision making, Organizational skills, Team collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing. Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org Summary: Member of a multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive mental health services to clients residing in the community in need of enhanced services beyond what a traditional outpatient program provides, including recent discharges from in-patient facilities. Must maintain compliance with all clinical documentation for assigned caseload, including but not limited to IM-CANs, LOCUS, and consents. Will provide individual and group therapy, medication training, skill building, crisis intervention and case management services to clients using a recovery model within client’s home or within community. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to: Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to implement recovery-oriented services to clients using evidenced based practices. Work collaboratively with team leader and staff attending case staffing's and clinical meetings as needed. Conduct assessments, including IM-CANs, to determine need/appropriateness for services, and coordinate linkage to services identified. Provide clients with referral, linkage, and follow-up services as needed. Provide services needed to achieve psychiatric stability including crisis intervention, therapy, medication training, community support and case management services. Work with CST team to facilitate individual and group skill building activities to aid clients with achieving recovery goals that promote community living at highest potential possible. Assist clients to secure and maintain entitlements. Develop and implement therapeutic recreational opportunities for clients. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all clinical documentation for assigned caseload. Maintain and update client’s pertinent information within the MH electronic care system i.e. face sheets, contacts, consents, and diagnoses. Achieve assigned productivity targets and complete progress note documentation within 24 hours of providing services. In conjunction with the client’s treatment team, keep client’s family, guardian, and other Envision Unlimited staff informed of the client’s progress, including emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and medication changes/adjustments. Provide information to outside agencies as requested to coordinate and assure the appropriateness of services. Provide and document crisis interventions as needed, within 24 hours of an incident, and complete an incident report when necessary. Work with CST team to manage client recruitment, prior authorization and on-going utilization management and other administrative requirements of the program. Participate in on-call rotations with other ACT/CST staff, addressing client needs/concerns as needed and appropriate. Engage clients and establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do not necessarily have disabilities. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities. OVERALL JOB PERFORMANCE: At all times maintain confidentiality according to the Illinois Mental Health code and Confidentiality Act. Responsible for participating in required in-service training and community training seminars at the discretion of the Director. Pursue and keep abreast of current trends, methods and techniques in case management and counseling (minimum of 15 hours/year). Be prepared to present information from outside trainings to clinical staff. Develop, utilize, and share clinical group curricula, keeping it up to date and adding new ideas or activities. Attend/complete agency trainings as required. Participate in/attend committee meetings as applicable. Attend special events for clients and assist as needed. Maintain a professional image and role as a representative of Envision Unlimited. Inform supervisor of any condition that impacts the safety and wellbeing of clients served. Seek assistance as necessary to mitigate risk and seek out supervision as needed. Attend individual supervision with supervisor at scheduled time weekly to review and report on progress, productivity, and concerns. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with changes to program needs and schedule as the need arises. OTHER EXPECTATIONS Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS 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. EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field. Will consider bachelor level staff with extensive mental health experience. Experience with clients with substance abuse issues and/or CADC a plus. Experience in working directly with clients with severe mental or physical illness also preferred. Must be able to work with diverse populations with multi-faceted needs. Excellent written and oral communication skills, decision making, problem solving, computer and organizational skills needed, with demonstrated ability to engage clients. Individual must be able to work both autonomously and within a team dynamic. Valid driver’s license, with insured automobile to travel to multiple locations required. Knowledge of Medicaid rule 132/140 a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive mental health services including therapy, crisis intervention, and case management to clients in the community. Maintain clinical documentation and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support client recovery goals.