Behavioral Health Home-Based Specialist - Peoria

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Perks of Working at CYFS:37.5 hour work week

Paid Time Off:12 Paid Holidays 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)8 Paid Sick Days5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Educational Assistance:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer

Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family

Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
24/7 call line Tax consultation/financial resources

Discounted legal services and mediation services

Health and Wellness resources

Use of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement "Dress for your day" dress code Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture

Salary:

Starting at $50,000.00

About the Position:

Under the supervision of the IHB Clinician and ultimately the IHB Team Lean (LPHA), provides intensive home and community-based services for identified clients using a trauma-competent, strengths-based, solution-focused, and systemic approach.

A Typical Day as a Behavioral Health Home-Based Specialist:

Provide treatment to assigned clients in teamwork with other agency staff, utilizing concepts of MAP (Managing and Adapting Practice) and the agency pillars of practice, FITS (Family-systems, Inclusivity, Trauma-competence, and Strengths-based).Support implementation of clinical plans and interventions.

Teach skills development, such as emotional regulation, parenting, and coping skills.

Assist families in managing behavioral challenges and implementing behavioral techniques.

Complete needed psychosocial and mental health screening and assessments to determine treatment recommendations and progress.

Participate in all required and requested training and supervision processes established by the agency, program, and IHB Team Lead/clinical supervisor, including the initial training and orientation to the agency and the Counseling and Intensive Home-Based Programs.

Keep current on all program policies and procedures, implementing them as stated in the Counseling and Intensive Home-Based Program Manuals and as directed by program leaders.

Accurately record all clinical activity for billing/credit service purposes. Maintains all official client records by utilizing and completing all required agency administrative and program forms as per the Behavioral Health Program record keeping policy, including all service documentation in the agency's electronic record.

Obtain insurance/Medicaid information, when appropriate, and set sliding fee scale rates for cases where this is appropriate.

Interact with clinical supervisor and office therapists in intake and assignment of new cases.

Meet for a minimum of one hour weekly, or as otherwise determined, with program supervisors (IHBC and IHB Team Lead), and attend group supervision meetings and staff meetings as directed. Prepare for supervision meetings as prescribed by supervisor.

Meet direct service expectations, which includes billable services, such as direct client face-to-face clinical contact or client-specific staffings/child and family teams.

How you will spend your time in this position:60% direct service with clients
15% documentation
10% staffing/supervision/group supervision
10% Training 5% other duties as assigned

Location:

2610 W Richwoods Blvd, but a mostly remote position.

Work Hours:

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based on the availability of clients.

Does the Following Apply to You?

Bachelor's degree in Counseling and Guidance, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Education, Vocational Counseling, Psychology, Family Therapy, or closely related human service field. 2 years of experience in a clinical position (preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting Must be at least 21 years of age Obtain an insured vehicle At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license

Desired

Skills:

Interpersonal Skills Conflict Resolution Mediation…