Part-Time Outpatient Therapist

Overview

Job Description (Bilingual Preferred)

Job Description (Duplicate) Outpatient Therapist (Bilingual Preferred)

Reports to: Director of Therapy Services

Type: Part-Time

Outpatient therapists at FSA not only provide individual and family therapy to the persons they serve, but also complete mental health assessments, treatment plans, coordinate care, advocate, provide case management, and help translate skills learned in the therapeutic environment into their natural environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide individual, group and family counseling to clients and their families
• Must maintain a service ratio of at least 80% for direct service to clients
• Respond to emergency/crisis/regular calls from clients
• Provide case management and care coordination on behalf of clients and their families
• Develop and conduct groups in line with the agency clients’ needs
• Attend individual/group clinical supervision prepared to discuss cases
• Report to supervisor on an on-going basis regarding problem cases, need for special services, agency coordination, and resource information
• Complete and meet deadlines for all clinical and administrative paperwork including on CIS
• Attend staff/program meetings, including Utilization Review
• Maintain clinical charts in compliance with Medicaid Rule 140
• Develop and present trainings to staff and/or community groups as assigned by supervisor
• Facilitate positive relationships with community service providers and/or networks
• Attend and participate in community meetings as assigned by supervisor
• Attend all clinical agency in-service trainings
• Meet agency/licensure training requirements and complete any related documentation
• Provide training, support and/or supervision to new hires/interns as needed
• Participate in projects and/or other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Pursue and maintain licensure and/or certification that is available and appropriate to educational/professional background
• Perform incidental business related travel as needed
• Participate in agency Risk Management and Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Perform job responsibilities with a positive attitude
• Promote collegiality at the workplace by working collaboratively with others

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

• The incumbent will be frequently sitting most of the time in an office environment infrequently exposed to extreme temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.
• The incumbent should be able to climb steps and stand for extended periods of time while working in the community to meet with a consumer and/or his/her family. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. on occasion.
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This position is part-time, 10-29 hours per week.

Hourly Pay Rates

• In accordance with Illinois state law, we are committed to transparency in compensation. The hourly pay range for this position is Direct Service $32.88 to $45.05 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, opportunities for professional development, and growth

This position requires light travel on occasion.

• Must have Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and be licensed/licensed eligible in Illinois, LCPC and LCSW preferred; LSW, LPC, or MSW required.
• Must be able to travel between sites; services provided at main site (Elgin) and Streamwood locations and may also include home and/or school-based sessions.
• Evening and/or weekend availability required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.