Therapist, Mental Health

Position Overview

Under the direction and immediate supervision of the Program Director/Team Leader, the Individual Resiliency Training (IRT) Therapist/QMHP/LPHA assists individuals in understanding and managing their illness. The IRT Therapist helps participants identify goals, build coping skills, and strengthen problem-solving abilities to enhance self-efficacy and community functioning. The IRT Therapist may also provide Family Psychoeducation and Support as part of treatment.

Salary: $50,000-$54,000

Shift: Monday-Friday, 3 weekdays and 2 evenings

Location: Joliet, IL

Reports To: Site Supervisor

Network or Department: Network 9

• Provide Individual Resiliency Training (IRT) using manualized, CBT-p–informed modules
• Assist participants in identifying personal goals, building coping skills, and strengthening problem-solving abilities
• Conduct intake assessments and engage individuals and families in services.
• Facilitate timely and coordinated transitions from hospital discharge or crisis stabilization to outpatient care.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Guide clinical interventions and ensure evidence-based practices are implemented
• Engage families in treatment planning and recovery support
• Deliver family education, including education on psychotic disorders, coping strategies, and effective communication.
• Assess suicide risk and safety concerns as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate family involvement, ensure family discussions are incorporated into team meetings, and serve as a liaison between the recovery team and the family system.
• Collaborate with the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team through weekly team meetings and monthly CBT-p consultations.
• Promote shared decision-making, reduce stigma, and support collaborative, family-informed recovery.
• Maintain service records, database, and statistics.
• Submit documentation for services in a timely fashion
• Ensure that all documentation and communications align with Trinity Services’ mission, values, and operational needs.
• Complete daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner
• Handle all confidential information in a professional and secure manner
• Other duties as assigned

• Considerable knowledge of the techniques and principles of child and family development, family systems theory, individual, family, behavioral therapy (ACT, DBT), and crisis focused interventions.
• Strong communication, leadership, and counseling skills.
• Ability to independently diagnose using the DSM 5.
• Strong command of treating people with chronic mental illness.
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct procedures for Medicaid billing

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
• Physical activities that could be used include: pulling, pushing, standing, grasping, stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

• Completion of Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field. Clinical License (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred
• Completion of Quality Behavior Solutions (QBS) Safety Care training, CPR, and First aid (upon hire).

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Potential Year-End Bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

Exempt

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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