Therapist Redeploy

Qualifications

MSW Degree, or a Master’s Degree in a related field. Experience in working with children, adolescents and families; experience in individual, family, and group therapy; skills in interagency relations; good time management and organizational skills; maintain up to date case file documentation per agency requirements; interest and background to work with juvenile delinquents. Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside one’s own.

Full-time, Exempt

Director of Juvenile Justice Services

• CASE MANAGEMENT
  • A. Completes all mental health assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries for all clients as required by the redeploy contract.
  • B. Schedules, conducts all necessary staffing- including but not limited to intakes, pre-court, monthly progress, emergency, inter-agency, and termination.
  • C. Maintains appropriate case records, written reports, and ensures all documentation has met deadlines on a timely basis.
  • D. Maintains client’s confidentiality in accordance to Illinois Law and YSBIV policies and procedures.
  • E. Develops therapeutic strategy with Outreach Supervisor.
  • F. Conducts individual, group, and family therapy where applicable, as designated by the Outreach Supervisor.
  • G. Provides in-home support and assistance to families when applicable.
  • H. Provide linkage with individuals and families to other community resources when appropriate.
  • I. Advocate for the client/their families in regard to their right to treatment, appropriate treatment, and their right to dignity.
  • J. Co-leads all ART groups. A minimum of three annually.
• MANAGEMENT/ SUPPORT DUTIES
  • A. Works with Outreach Supervisor in area of program development.
  • B. Researches and keeps current on field developments, including: contributing to the field through writing articles, developing workshops, speaking to professional groups, and developing accountability and growth within the program and agency.
  • C. Responsible for program and statistical reports, as directed by the Outreach Supervisor.
  • D. Other duties as designated by the contract we serve.
• Actively participates in YSBIV’s continuous Quality Improvement program.