Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #4281

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

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Contact Email (Optional): HR@grundycountyil.gov
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Job Details
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Job Title: Behavioral Health Therapist Contractor - Temporary
Job Location: 1320 Union St , Morris IL
Over 18 Required: Yes
Employment Type: Part Time
Work Shift: 1st
Rate: $50/hr Licensed Therapist (LCPC/LCSW) 
Number of Positions: 1
Please Have Applicant: Email Resume/Cover Letter
Job Description:
Exact work schedule of 16 hours to be determined, but shall be Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or 
8:30am-5:00pm
Send resume and salary requirements to HR@grundycountyil.gov with “Behavioral Health Therapist 
Contractor” in the subject line or mail to Grundy County Administration, Attn: HR 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 
60450.
No phone calls please
1.Reports to the BH Director regarding all matters pertaining to job functioning and performance.
2. Assume primary therapist responsibility seeing 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 65% of the total workday 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 bodie

Job 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. 
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.
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.

Lifting Requirements - 25+ lbs (unassisted): No
Lifting Requirements - 50+ lbs (unassisted): No
List Job Until: 06/02/2025


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