Therapist QMHP - McHenry, IL

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges, those who have suffered trauma, and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are seeking a Therapist Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who exemplifies this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, with one later evening shift.

$1000 Sign on Bonus

• The Therapist QMHP is responsible for the provision of counseling, skills training and case management services to a caseload of clients diagnosed with persistent mental illness.
• Services are provided in family and individual treatment settings with both adults and children/adolescents. Services are offered both onsite and in the community or at client homes.
• Therapists are expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met.

• Attend scheduled work hours, including evening hours.
• Provide effective individual and group counseling.
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules.
• Provide case management services as medically necessary.
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, encounter notes, consents) on a timely basis.
• Meet minimum service provision/productivity requirements as assigned by the Director based on specific job duties.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings.
• Maintain client files according to agency policy.
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues.
• Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies and procedures.
• Schedule and conduct treatment planning meetings as necessary.
• Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision.
• Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor.
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers within AID.
• Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining public entitlements as necessary.
• Participate in agency committees as assigned.
• Participate in clinical supervision at least once per month.
• Provide outreach services to clients who are unable or unwilling to engage in office‑based services.

• $1000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time employees.
• Up to 21 days of paid time off, prorated based on hours worked, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with a 3.5% company contribution after one year if you work 1,000 hours annually.

Master’s degree in a human services field.

License preferred (LPC or LSW).

At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred.

Navigation of stairs on a regular basis.

• Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.
• Copy machine.
• Telephone with voicemail system.

• Flexibility to work evening hours.
• Use of personal automobile.
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies.
• Maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

If you seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud of.