Mental Health Therapist

Overview

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems is currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist with some experience with drug treatment as well as clinical experience. Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health.

• Schedule and complete of initial Mental Health Assessment for all mental health clients. This Mental Health Assessment shall be reviewed and approved by an Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA).

• Construct and document a timely individualized treatment plan (ITP) in conjunction with the client, and their guardian, in the event they have a court-appointed guardian or are a minor, addressing the clinical needs identified in the assessment process, coordination of care and discharge planning needs. This ITP shall be reviewed and approved by an LPHA.

• Provision of individual, group, couples/family counseling as driven by the needs identified in the assessment process and as indicated in the individualized treatment plan.

• Crisis intervention when indicated including immediate coordination of indicated service given nature of crisis addressed.

• Spend at least 50% of work time providing direct billable services.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:00a - 4:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $50,000-$55,000 (without license) $55,000 to $60,000 (with license)

Work Location: 484 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in associated field required. Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related discipline from an accredited institution preferred. The Mental Health Therapist is a Qualified Mental Health Professional [QMHP] who has the education, skills and experience to conduct a clinical assessment, develop a plan of treatment and provide treatment for a person with mental illness, under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts [LPHA].

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: State of Illinois licensure preferred but not required (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker). In addition to the above licensure, IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor certification or proven experience with substance use treatment preferred. Clearances from CFS 689 Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System, and CFS 708-C Background Check for Non-Licensed Contract Staff.