Therapist at Envision Unlimited

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation, Communication, Group Facilitation, Assessment, Ethical Practices, Client Support, Skill Building, Supervision, Diversity Awareness, Professional Boundaries, Adaptability, Curriculum Development, De-escalation Techniques, Community Support

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Therapist is a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing therapy and community support groups (skill building) to persons with severe and persistent mental illness within the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) Program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Complete intake assessments for potential PSR clients and determine if they are appropriate/meet criteria for PSR program. Complete the following primary responsibilities for caseload of 10 – 20 clients. IM+CANS assessment every 180 days LOCUS assessment every 180 days Monthly Summary Annual Consent Forms Provide individual therapy services. Facilitate PSR groups. Facilitate groups in the community at least 2x per week (this includes driving 10 passenger van). Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including, but limited to emergency psychiatric hospitalization. Completing appropriate clinical documentation. Communicating with the client’s treatment team regarding services provided. Demonstrate sound clinical and ethical practices. Utilize a variety of resources to prepare and submit curriculums for group sessions in accordance with department expectations and timelines. Perform duties and functions in accordance with all agency policies. Supervision of student interns. Other duties as assigned. Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related human services field with at least one year of experience (including internships) working in social services. Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license or state ID, be approved to drive agency vehicles through agency insurance, pass a criminal background check. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate and develop curriculums and lesson plans for recovery-based groups as well as document client’s progress. Must be able to set and maintain professional boundaries, adapt to changing needs of the program, and provide de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as needed.

Responsibilities

The Therapist provides therapy and community support groups to individuals with severe mental illness within the PSR Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing individual therapy, facilitating groups, and crisis intervention.