Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #3848

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  employment_type:
    - 'Full Time'
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  please_have_applicant:
    - email
    - snail_mail
  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.

    Competitive Benefits
    Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Generous accrual of Paid-Time Off; 
    Contribution to IL Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); Paid Holidays; Professional 
    development opportunities; Potential student loan forgiveness
  address:
    address: '1320 Union Road'
    address_2: ''
    city: Morris
    country: ''
    postal_code: '60450'
    state_province: Illinois
  approved: '1'
  company_name: 'Grundy County Health Department '
  contact_email: HR@grundyco.org
  contact_name: ''
  contact_title: ''
  fax: ''
  job_description: |-
    SUMMARY: 
    The Grundy County Health Department works to preserve, protect and promote the health and wellbeing of Grundy County. Services are offered in response to community need and in accordance with oversight agencies 
    to clients of the lifespan – infant to older adults. 
    The primary role of the Behavioral Health Therapist will be to work with clients experiencing a dual diagnosis of substance 
    use disorder and mental health disorder, providing outpatient individual and group therapy to clients ages seven years and 
    up with mental health and/or substance use issues. The Therapist also assists clients and their families, when appropriate, 
    in linkage with necessary ancillary services, (i.e., medical, financial, shelter, vocational, law enforcement). In addition, the 
    Therapist may have some level of involvement with Quality Assurance for the Behavioral Health Division. 
    The ideal candidate will be flexible in work environments, function cooperatively with staff and the community, and have 
    a special interest in serving residents of Grundy. Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, the candidate
    will be capable of critical thinking, sound judgement and working independently, while quickly learning the balance with 
    teamwork for the optimal treatment of each client. 
     ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
    1. Reports to the Community Behavioral Health Manager 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. 
    Job Title: Behavioral Health Therapist 
    Employee Status: Full-time, 40.0 hours/week, non-exempt 
    Union Affiliation: None 
    Rate: $21.50/hr (Therapist I) or $22.00/hr (Therapist II) 
    Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Generous accrual of Paid-Time Off; 
    Contribution to IL Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); Paid Holidays; Professional 
    development opportunities; Potential student loan forgiveness 
    Work Setting: Work is performed from office in Morris, IL, with occasional visits to partner agencies. 
    10. 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. 
    11. Provide court evaluations and work with probation, parole, TANF, DCFS referrals as needed. 
    12. As assigned, perform liaison/outreach function to other county agencies such as hospitals, court system, law 
    enforcement, DCFS, etc. 
    13. Provide/comply with required testimony in court under administrative/legal jurisdiction. 
    14. 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_location: 'Work is performed from office in Morris, IL, with occasional visits to partner agencies'
  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

  job_title: 'Behavioral Health Therapist'
  lifting_requirements_25: 'Yes'
  lifting_requirements_50: 'No'
  list_job_until: '2024-02-23'
  number_of_positions: '1'
  over_18_required: 'Yes'
  phone: ''
  rate: '$21.50/hr (Therapist I) or $22.00/hr (Therapist II) '
  terms_of_service: '1'
  web_address: ''