Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist I - School Based

We are currently seeking (1) Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist for our Cahokia Schools!

This is a 9-month (academic school year) position!

Job Summary:

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist provides quality direct and indirect patient care to adolescents in the School District on an annual contract basis.

Functions and Duties:

· Maintains accurate program and client documentation, including medical records.

· Conducts brief psychological assessments, develops and implements a plan of treatment, facilitates referrals, and follow-up treatment.

· Demonstrates knowledge and skills to work with diverse group of clients based upon diagnoses and age specific needs.

· Provides individual therapy and family sessions.

· Documentation will be completed timely and accurately.

· Provides appropriate discharge planning for clients to include assisting the client with setting up discharge appointments.

· Acts as a liaison between client, families and facilities for continuity of care and referral process.

· Participates in clinical supervision.

· Participates in the identification, implementation and evaluation of department goals and objectives.

· Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously.

· Provides crisis screening and services as needed.

· Attends in-services, trainings, and meetings as required. Maintains annual competencies as assigned by the Hospital and Department.

· Adheres to staffing and scheduling policy.

· Follow chain of command to resolve issues or problems identified.

· Promotes harmonious relationships among the health care team and internal/external clients or students.

· Supports and demonstrates the organization mission and philosophy through self-example.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Licensure

· Masters in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or therapy field required.

· Licensure as a LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT in the state of Illinois is required for the position.

Experience

· 2 year’s experience in a behavioral health is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

· BLS obtained during orientation period and maintained.

· De-Escalation training obtained during orientation period and maintained.

Skills and Abilities

· Standard office equipment (i.e., copier, facsimile machine, 10-key, etc.).

· Computer literate and experienced with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook 365, and Excel.

· Knowledge of counseling theory, crisis interventions, individual, family, and group therapy modalities.

· Knowledge of the DSM5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5) and the State of Illinois mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.

· Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement and initiative.

· Requires a concentrated level of attention with a high level of organizational skill.

· Ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, visitors, and organization personnel and perform in a positive, courteous, flexible, an adaptive manner, both orally and written.

Physical Demands:

· Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time.

· Regular working with and viewing of computer screens.

· Reaching by extending hands or and/or arms in any direction.

· Finger dexterity for using computer mouse, keyboard, etc..

· Requires regular talking and hearing.

· Requires standing and walking.

· Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus

· Ability to lift box of paper

· Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required

FLSA Statement:

This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

EEO Statement:

Touchette Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.