Summary of Position:
Provide direct evaluation, treatment and support of social/emotional disorders to clients using evidence-based practice
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform developmental screenings, intake assessments and individual adult, child family therapy and/or couples therapy in adherence to goals established on the intake evaluation and treatment plan.
- Finalize daily session notes including goal, intervention, and follow up plan that describes session content and documents client’s participation. For school/center based clients, provide at minimum weekly communication with parents/caregivers for each child summarizing the session and including appropriate at-home reinforcements.
- Report caseload status within MTC services (i.e., enrollment, pending, screenings) on a consistent basis (timeframe to be mutually agreed upon) to Clinical Manager of Child and Family Services.
Technical Requirements – Education, Areas of Knowledge and Experience:
- Masters Degree in respective mental health field
- Illinois State License through IDFPR: License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Behavioral Requirements - Personal Skills and Competencies:
- Able to organize schedule and workload tasks independently and efficiently
- Treats co-workers and facility staff professionally and with respect
- Uses proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in written communications
- Uses technology to enhance job performance
- Is at work and on time with few exceptions
- Takes accountability for following up and seeing through on one’s work
- Uses behavior guided by ethical standards
- Presents a professional appearance in standard of dress and grooming, appropriate for one’s position.
- Maintains confidentiality as appropriate
Customer Base:
- Enrolled clients/families on caseloads
- Directors/Principals, Staff at facilities
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements of the Job:
- Driving between client visits and facilities.
- Lifting/transporting therapy materials (i.e., evaluation materials, toys, and manipulatives).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Medical specialties:
Work setting:
License/Certification:
- LMFT, LCPC, or LCSW (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Libertyville, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person