Therapist qmhp bh bilingual (57847)

Job Details

Job Location: Highland - Aurora, IL 60506

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree - Masters

Salary Range: $27.75 - $27.75 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Regularly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Therapist QMHP BH Bilingual who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

What you will be doing?

The bilingual Therapist QMHP is responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness and translate into Spanish when needed. Therapist QMHP are expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency to ensure a positive client centered approach. The Bilingual Therapist is responsible for developing and implementing individual treatment plans utilizing the IM+CANS to maximize the clients’ independent community living skills.

The Bilingual Therapist must complete documentation of mental health services provided in accordance with state and agency standards as applicable. The Bilingual Therapist is expected to promote client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to clients facing various health challenges, as needed. This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management.

Attendance at scheduled work hours including evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective individual, couples, & family counseling, as assigned.
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules.
• Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed.
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis.
• Meet minimum service hours provision/billing standards.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings.
• Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues.
• Complete treatment plan development meetings with clients.
• Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision.
• Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor.
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers.
• Provide documentation to primary staff to assist client in maintaining public entitlements as applicable.
• Assist clients in obtaining/maintaining public entitlements.
• Participate in agency committees as assigned.
• Provide counseling/therapy services to clients who prefer to engage in services in their home, community, or office setting.
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.

What will we provide Full Time employees?

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance.
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

What will you bring to the table?

• Education: Master’s degree in a human service field required.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Skills: Fluent verbal and written Spanish and English, Required.
• Equipment: Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, Copy machine, Telephone with voice mail system.
• Additional Requirements: Complete CEU’s required to maintain clinical licensure, if applicable, Flexibility to work evening hours, Use of personal automobile, Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies, Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license, Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.