Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to work with an innovative and growing agency? If so, join us as we implement our new start-up program to revolutionize Treatment Foster Care in the state of Illinois under our Project Reach initiative! To assist us in achieving our mission, we are currently seeking a Staff Therapist in our Rockford, Illinois office.

This is a Full-Time position that will be part of Our Children’s Homestead Clinical Division and will report to the Clinical Director. Compensation for this position will be $45,000-$50,000 annually and will be determined by educational credentials as well as experience.

This position will provide a sign-on bonus of $3,000. Sign-on bonus will be distributed to person selected for this position after 6 months of successful employment with the agency.

Summary:

The Therapist is committed to helping our youth build a strong, stable foundation of support and develop opportunities that enable them to discover and sustain a positive life. The Therapist is a collaborative member of the Treatment Family Care (TFC) team who will be capable of motivating youth, their families, and foster parents to engage in the therapeutic process.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must provide their own transportation to conduct agency business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assess and evaluate mental health needs as outlined by Medicaid and complete mental health assessment and coordinating treatment plan using the Integrated Assessment and Treatment Planning process.

· Provide individual and family therapy to assigned caseload of youth and their biological and foster families in order to promote positive cognitive, behavioral or psychological changes as identified in the treatment plan, i.e., weekly, 2x/weekly, and in accordance with the permanency plan.

· Provide crisis intervention to youth and families and psycho-education regarding specific clinical needs of youth.

· Assist in placement stabilization by assessing barriers and developing stabilization plans as needed to support youth and foster family.

· Document all services rendered and any significant interactions using Medicaid and TFC guidelines and submit to supervisor in required time frames.

· Participate in decision-making related to youth’s care and treatment by attending internal and external clinical staffings and advocating for clients’ emotional and physical well-being.

· Communicate pertinent events/aspects of a youth’s case with all team members on an ongoing basis.

· Supervise visitation when therapeutic intervention is needed.

· Participate in individual and group supervision on a monthly basis.

· Commit to providing evidence-based, trauma-informed services by attending and utilizing trainings on relevant and approved treatment modalities.

· Participate in Utilization Review monthly.

· Collaborate with other clinical staff on the development and presentation of trainings for staff and foster parents based on relevant psychological topics.

· Adhere to Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals, as well as ethical standards designated by any other ethical code one is professionally obligated to, e.g, ACA Code of Ethics, NASW Code of Ethics.

· Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Successfully completed a practicum and/or internship which includes a minimum of 1,000 hours or who have one year of experience under the direct supervision of a therapist who has a LCSW, or LCPC or a licensed Psychologist. Staff providing Medicaid Mental Health Services under 59 Administrative Code, Part 132 Medicaid Mental Health Services Program (Rule 132) shall meet all qualifications as required by Rule 132.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (Includes degrees, licenses and/or registrations)

Master’s Degree in counseling or related field

LICENSE AND OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of current vehicle registration, driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required at all times throughout employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Our first responsibility as a business is to ensure the safety of our current workforce, our stakeholders and our community in addition to adhering to any legal executive orders/mandates to ensure the agency remains legally compliant.

With this being said, we are now required by executive order/law to comply with state and federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates. We are taking all necessary precautions to promote public health and safety and for these reasons, all employees will be required to offer proof of receipt of an FDA-approved vaccination against COVID-19 or be subject to weekly testing. With fines for employers not adhering to the mandate being $14,000 per incident/occurrence, Our Children’s Homestead will adhere to this mandate.

Employees of Our Children’s Homestead who are authorized to transport clients in the performance of their job duties will be reimbursed $0.60 per mile for all authorized travel at the rate established by OCH.

**PLEASE APPLY WITH INDEED** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Our Children’s Homestead is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61107: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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