Mental Health Therapist-Bilingual

MISSION/VISION Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) provides a continuum of multicultural and bilingual (English/Spanish) behavioral care and social services that empower individuals, families, and communities. HAS seeks to implement sustainable programs that benefit society by improving the well-being and recovery efforts of those individuals, families, and communities impacted by behavioral health problems. With eleven locations across the Chicagoland area, HAS provides services and resources to individuals at every stage in their behavioral/recovery journey so that they can be successful and become contributing members of their communities.

JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Program Manager/Supervisor, Mental Health (MH) Therapist conducts mental health assessments & treatment plans (via the IM+CANS), and provides individual, family, and couples psychotherapy – versed in Trauma, as well as other supportive services – to individuals suffering from a wide range of mental health disorders. This position requires a willingness to work two (2) evenings per week to accommodate clients requiring after work/after school appointments.

Access to reliable transportation, or comfort & familiarity using public transportation, will be necessary for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Interviews participants with a trauma-informed approach to obtain information concerning social history, treatment and other pertinent information that would be necessary to complete an Integrated Assessment & Treatment Plan (IATP) using the State mandated IM+CANS tool with all new clients.

Conducts primarily individual MH therapy sessions, with family and couples therapy sessions being provided, as deemed necessary & appropriate to the client’s treatment protocol.

Maintains case files (i.e., clinical documentation) for all clients assigned to caseload, with all files being subject to regular internal quality assurance audits.

Works as part of a team to further develop program initiatives and to increase program referral network.

Performs community outreach & advocacy work with the goal of increasing the visibility & understanding of Perinatal Mood Disorders and Mental Illness, and to promote community treatment options.

Identifies and provides referrals for additional services, as needed.

Engages in regular clinical peer review of cases, particularly those involving the potential risk for self-harm or harm to others (particularly in cases where an infant or child could potentially be at risk).Attends Group Supervision/Team Clinical Case Review meetings/Discharge Reviews/COD.Participates in agency sponsored trainings, agency meetings, community outreach events, health fairs, fundraising events, etc., as directed by the Program Manager.

Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, stress management therapy to assist participants in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors.

Clinically evaluate patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.

Review results of psychological evaluation and community documentation to support participants in best assessing  able to change and adapt methodology and therapy service administration as appropriate related to participants  able to discuss progress towards goals and objectives, such as medication regiment, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans, financial concerns or other behavioral problems identified with participant.

Responsible for carrying a clinical caseload, wither via secured HIPPA Compliant Telehealth platform or face to face at a HAS location, while maintaining required productivity level as detailed by the Clinical Operations Director.

Consult external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care as required.

Will be crossed trained as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Should have some familiarity with IL-DMH Rule 132 & IL-HFS Rule 140 and their general provisions & requirements pertaining to the delivery & documentation of Community Mental Health services.

Must possess above average written and verbal…