Transition Therapist

Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and supportive housing. Learn more at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

The Transition Therapist is a member of the interdisciplinary team providing basic clinical services to persons with mental illness or physical disabilities targeted to transition from long-term care to the community. The therapist will provide counseling and supportive services to assist class members that experience fear or anxiety around their move.

• Conduct assessments
• Provide on-site supportive counseling to CM’s residing in nursing homes and SMRFS
• Utilize motivational interviewing and other techniques to assist CM’s make decisions and set long-term goals
• Assist CMs identify crisis triggers and contingency plans in the event a crisis arises post-discharge from the facility.
• Maintain and update client’s pertinent information within the MH electronic care system (face sheets, contacts, consents, diagnoses).
• Achieve required productivity targets and complete documentation in a timely manner, including clinical documentation and service reporting.
• In conjunction with the client’s treatment team, keep client’s family, guardian, and other Envision Unlimited staff informed of the client’s progress, including any critical incidents, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and medication changes/adjustments.
• Provide and document crisis interventions as needed, within 24 hours of an incident, and complete an incident report when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field with at least three years’ experience in social services. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, sufficient decision making, problem solving, computer and organizational skills. Individual must be able to work autonomously. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

• Base Salary: $65,000 per year
• Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, 12 Holiday days, 3 sick days, 3 personal days
• Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued)
• Insurance:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)
• Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees
• Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.
• Annual tuition assistance