Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #3782

Company Info
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Company Name: County of Grundy Health Department
Address:
1320 Union Road
Morris, Illinois. 60450

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Contact Email (Optional): HR@grundyco.org
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Job Details
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Job Title: Behavioral Health Therapist (Child and Adolescent) 
Job Location: Morris IL 
Over 18 Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Shift: 1st
Rate: $21.50/hr (Therapist I) or $22.00/hr (Therapist II)
Number of Positions: 1
Please Have Applicant: Email Resume/Cover Letter, Apply Online, Mail Resume/Cover Letter
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Report directly to the Division Director regarding all matters pertaining to job functioning and performance.
2. Assume primary therapist responsibility for an average, active case load of 30 – 35 clients utilizing 
professionally appropriate evidence based treatment modalities, e.g., individual, group, conjoint, family 
and play therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, etc. 
3. Provide, at a minimum, direct client service hours that reflect 40% of the total work day hours.
4. Maintain electronic charts in a manner that is organized and, at a minimum, has an 80% compliance rate 
after standard department chart audit.
5. Provide emergency and crisis intervention services as needed, including problem solving, information and 
referral, activities, structure, education, guidance, support, and relapse prevention techniques, in order to 
stabilize and return the client to a pre-crisis level of functioning, and improve the quality of life through 
evidence based treatment modalities and best practices.
6. Establish and maintain referral linkage with other agencies, professional and self-help groups to serve the 
client and his/her family. Coordinate therapeutic activities with other involved service providers through 
participation in interagency case staffing, sharing of records, joint program planning and integration, etc.
7. Provide court evaluations and work with probation, parole, TANF, DCFS referrals as needed.
8. As assigned, perform liaison/outreach function to other county agencies such as hospitals, court system, 
law enforcement, DCFS, etc.
9. Provide/comply with required testimony in court under administrative/legal jurisdiction.
10. Maintain accurate, primarily through electronic means, of all client service provision contacts following 
accepted professional standards. Accurately maintain other administrative records as indicated. Provide 
reports, as requested, to other involved service providers or judiciary bodies.

Job Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally 
required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, 
kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell as well as lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required 
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust 
focus.
Any qualified applicant with a disability and requiring reasonable assistance or accommodation to the application 
and/or interview process should notify the HR Department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requires the ability to display a positive, cooperative, professional and team orientated attitude and the ability to 
establish and maintain working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, county, state and other officials and the 
general public. 
Preferred candidate will have experience working with the child and adolescent population. 
Therapist I: Preferred candidates will possess and maintain current Illinois LPC or LSW, or be working toward 
licensure (unlicensed candidates who are working toward licensure may also be considered).
Therapist II: Must hold and maintain Illinois LCPC or LCSW licensure.
All candidates shall possess a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other closely related discipline from 
an accredited educational institution. It is recommended that interested individuals possess a minimum of one 
year’s supervised experience in a community mental health agency. Supervised experience in other social service 
agencies or other relevant work experience which fulfilled degree requirements may also be considered.
A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
TO APPLY: Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of the position in order to be considered.

Lifting Requirements - 25+ lbs (unassisted): Yes
Lifting Requirements - 50+ lbs (unassisted): No
List Job Until: 01/24/2024


Special Posting Instructions
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Additional Information:
Send resume and salary requirements to HR@grundyco.org with “Behavioral Health Therapist FT” in the subject 
line or mail to Grundy County Administration, Attn: HR 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450.
No phone calls please

I agree to the terms of service.: Yes


approved: Yes