Therapist

About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age 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, and foster care. 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: www.envisionunlimited.org

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities , include but are not limited to:

• 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 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 i.e. face sheets, contacts, consents, and 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 you become aware of.
• Provide information to outside agencies as requested to coordinate and assure the appropriateness of services.
• Provide and document crisis interventions as needed, within 24 hours of an incident, and complete an incident report when necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

OVERALL JOB PERFORMANCE

• At all times maintain confidentiality according to the Illinois Mental Health code and Confidentiality Act.
• Responsible for participating in required in-service training and community training seminars at the discretion of the Director. Pursue and keep abreast of current trends, methods and techniques in case management and counseling (minimum of 15 hours/year).
• Be prepared to present information from outside trainings to clinical staff.
• Attend/complete agency trainings as required.
• Maintain a professional image and role as a representative of Envision Unlimited.
• Inform supervisor of any condition that impacts the safety and wellbeing of clients served. Seek assistance as necessary to mitigate risk and seek out supervision as needed.
• Attend individual supervision with supervisor at scheduled time weekly to review and report on progress, productivity, and concerns.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with changes to program needs and schedule as the need arises.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified .

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing, hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

Requirements

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 background check.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license or state ID, be approved to drive agency vehicles through agency insurance, pass a criminal background check.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate and develop curriculums and lesson plans for recovery-based groups as well as document client’s progress.
• Must be able to set and maintain professional boundaries, adapt to changing needs of the program, and provide de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000 per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and 403(b)
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• Tuition assistance & licensure support
• Mileage and cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Opportunity for career growth & development
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees
• Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.