Mental Health Clinician- IL

Rosecrance • Kankakee, IL

19h • $59,488 - $67,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Become a champion of hope. At Rosecrance we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’re ready to welcome you! We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery. Position Purpose: Provides mental health rehabilitation services to clients to decrease hospitalization, crisis episodes, and to increase community functioning in order for the client to achieve rehabilitative, resiliency and recovery goals. Provide continuity of program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Participate as a team member in the delivery of mental health services to clients and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies or other. related field, or equivalent experience and training.
• Must qualify as a MHP or QMHP per Illinois Department of Mental Health Rule 132.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Ability to navigate and complete documentation in the electronic healthcare record.
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation within the prescribed time frames.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Agency insurance requirements (designated positions.
• Must have own transportation (designated positions).
• Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance.

Responsibilities

• Work hours prescribed by and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.
• Ability to motivate and problem solve with staff regarding effective clinical practices.
• Ability to be self-motived, seek improved performance, problem solving while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families.
• Skills to adapt verbal and written communication to the language and style of the client and their family.
• Complete all necessary documentation with in the appropriate time lines.
• Undertake primary case management responsibilities for designated clients.
• Conduct individual, group, and educational sessions for clients.
• Ensure that client service records are maintained consistent with rules and regulations.
• Maintain communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).
• Ability to coordinate services from a variety of community resources.
• Utilize a variety of treatment concepts, evidence based practices and service modalities when providing care.
• Be familiar with court proceedings and available to make court appearances on behalf of Rosecrance clients.
• Serve as a member of the Clinical Team and participate in all team meetings and activities.
• Exercise confidentiality in keeping with the professional Code of Ethics and within the framework of the law.
• Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
• Serve as a role model and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing the agency.
• Assume other related responsibilities as delegated by management.

Benefits

• Salary based on education, experience, and credentials
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options to meet your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary employer contribution
• Group Life Insurance including LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance and licensure/certification reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave
• Referral program earning up to $1,000 per hire!
• Wellness plan with certain facilities offering an on-site gym
• Daily pay available through financial wellness provider: UKG Wallet

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level