Behavioral Health Therapist (LCPC or LCSW) - Peoria, IL

Behavioral Health Therapist (LCPC or LCSW) - Peoria, ILWho is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice.

You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Outpatient facility

• 4812 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL

Work Schedule: 3 days, 2 evenings per week. Day Shift is 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and evening shift is 12:00 pm to 8:00pm (This is a flexible schedule based on patient's needs).

Under general supervision, maintains complex mental health or substance use disorder caseload. Provides support, intervention, direction, and conflict resolution to encourage patients to address and develop a recovery plan around mental health and/or substance use stressors and disorders.

• Conducts comprehensive assessments and develops and implements complex treatment plans for patients with mental health issues which can also include substance use and trauma. As a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) responsible for review and signatory approval of mental health assessments and treatment plans completed by non-LPHA staff.
• Maintains complex caseload, including conducting comprehensive assessments, preparing individualized treatment plans. Maintains regular contact with insurance providers to report patient treatment progress and obtain required certifications for continued stays. Reports caseload activities and progress to supervisor.
• Prepares and conducts group or individual therapy to address specific social mental health issues to promote the development of effective life skills to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Provides case management services to assist patients with managing mental health and/or substance use disorders, developing individualized recovery plans, and linking to supports to help them maintain these life changes.
• Develops and implements complex treatment and discharge plans for patients with mental health and/or substance use issues; and conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions (family counseling/support, etc.).
• Serves on a variety of departments or site committees necessary to plan and evaluate treatment programs and patient services. Develops and contributes to improvement of treatment protocols, procedures and outcomes.
• Documents treatment plans, narrative progress notes, interventions, treatments, evaluations, discharge summaries, and treatment plan reviews. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual standards.
• Serves as a professional resource to the clinical team by auditing patient records to ensure compliance with required documentation and service delivery by providing assessments of mental health and/or substance use patients.
• Consults with clinical staff to resolve complex case problems by implementing case-appropriate procedures, modalities and techniques.
• Develops and conducts in-service and continuing education programs on subjects related to assigned specialty for other Counselors as appropriate.
• Serves as a professional resource to other Counselors in resolving complex case problems and provides clinical supervision and guidance as needed.

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, substance use disorder counseling or related field, required.
• Minimum of 2 years counseling experience in the mental health or substance use disorder field, required.
• Ability to complete accurate and comprehensive assessments and DSM diagnosis.
• Current, valid credential (LCPC, LCSW or higher level) required. For Mental Health Programs this license designates staff as a LPHA.
• Comprehensive knowledge of family, group and individual dynamics, conflict resolution and intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations governing health records confidentiality.
• Time and project management skills.
• Advanced communication skills to exchange information and…