Therapist – Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley – Ottawa, IL

*Must be eligible to sit for licensing if not licensed already!

*Will cover Ottawa, Peru, LaSalle, Streator area.

QUALIFICATIONS : MSW Degree, or a Masters Degree in a related field. Experience in working with children, adolescents and families; experience in individual and family therapy; skills in interagency relations; good time management and organizational skills; maintain up to date case file documentation per agency requirements; interest and background to work with victims of trauma. Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside one’s own.

• CASE MANAGEMENT
• Completes all mental health assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries for all clients as required by each contract.
• Schedules, conducts all necessary staffing- including but not limited to intakes, pre-court, monthly progress, emergency, inter-agency, and termination.
• Maintains appropriate case records, written reports, and ensures all documentation has met deadlines on a timely basis.
• Maintains client’s confidentiality in accordance to Illinois Law and YSBIV policies and procedures.
• Develops therapeutic strategy with Treatment Coordinator.
• Conducts individual, group, and family therapy where applicable, as designated by the treatment plan.
• Provides in-home support and assistance to families when applicable.
• Provide linkage with individuals and families to other community resources when appropriate.
• Advocate for the client/their families in regard to their right to treatment, appropriate treatment, and their right to dignity.

* MANAGEMENT/ SUPPORT DUTIES Works with Treatment Coordinator and Director of Development in area of program development, public relations, speaking to professional groups and inter-agency teams and training’s. Researches and keeps current on field developments, including: contributing to the field through writing articles, developing workshops, speaking to professional groups, and developing accountability and growth within the program and agency.
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• Responsible for program and statistical reports, as directed by the Treatment Coordinator.
• Other duties as designated by the contract we serve.

III. Actively participates in YSBIV’s continuous Quality Improvement

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: One location