<p>Apply</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Full-time</p> <p>Description</p> <p>At Caritas we believe every life deserves LOVE! If you agree, then please consider joining our team!! Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a compassionate Therapist to serve at our Youth Therapeutic Treatment Center in Belleville. This position is perfect for new and experienced professionals who have a passion for helping traumatized children overcome challenges and develop plans for succeeding in life! As a therapist at Caritas, you'll have an AMAZING peer support team behind you, and be able to end every workday knowing you made a positive impact in the life of a child! If you're ready to change the world, please apply today!!!</p> <p>At Caritas, we know we're competing with other employers for your services, and we want to win! It is our goal to offer competitive compensation and affordable benefits to all eligible employees. Caritas currently offers the following benefits to full-time employees:</p> <ul> <li>403 B Retirement Plan (5% Employer Match) </li><li>Generous Paid Time Off </li><li>Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage </li><li>12 Employer Paid State & Federal Holidays </li><li>Telehealth Services </li><li>Employer Paid Life Insurance </li><li>Health Saving Account </li><li>Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability </li><li>Tuition Assistance Program </li><li>Real Work/Life Balance </li></ul> <p>Summary: A Therapist I provides therapy services to a variety of agency clients. Works cooperatively with other community agencies and resources.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Provides therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. </li><li>Completes a mental health assessment and develops appropriate goals and treatment plans for each client as required. </li><li>Completes documentation required by internal and external funding sources in accordance with agency and legal standards. </li><li>Maintains records and monitor client payments/billings per agency policy. Works in conjunction with clerical staff to update and coordinate client scheduling and payments. </li><li>Maintains a clinical schedule that conforms with 60% of paid time engaged in clinical services, and 40% of time engaged in non-clinical services. </li><li>Is available to provide therapy services in accordance with the scheduling needs of their clients; to include evening appointments and/or weekend appointments. A minimum of one night per week, until the closure of their clinic site, is required. </li><li>Promotes good public relations within the community; sustains good working relationships with interrelated agencies to facilitate referrals and cooperation on individual cases. </li><li>Attends appropriate continuing education workshops and seminars to update techniques and maintains necessary levels of program specific knowledge and enhance counseling skills. </li><li>Attends and participates in weekly clinical supervision with their licensure supervisor. </li><li>Ensures that all documentation is reviewed and approved by their clinical supervisor. </li><li>Implements clinical feedback provided in relation to work with clients. </li><li>Consults with clinical supervisor related to all legal, ethical, and client concerns. </li></ul> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum requirements include an MSW or a Master's degree in related counseling program. Proficient in communication; systemic, structural, behavioral, diagnostic and treatment skills. Good working knowledge of community resources.</p> <p>Licensure Requirements: Pursuit of attaining Illinois licensure required. Must obtain LPC or LSW license within 18 months of hire. Failure to obtain LPC or LSW within 18 months may result in termination of employment.</p> <p>LANGUAGE SKILLS:</p> <p>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write case notes that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.</p> <p>MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:</p> <p>Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.</p> <p>REASONING ABILITY:</p> <p>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to set and maintain clinical scheduling in accordance with productivity standards.</p> <p>COMPUTER SKILLS:</p> <p>Strong computer proficiencies are essential; must possess strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</p> <p>Please Be Advised:</p> <p>Research tells us that some candidates, especially women and people of color, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If this sounds like you, we still encourage you to apply! We're committed to building a team with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives-and you might be exactly who we're looking for.</p> <p>Drug Free Workplace:</p> <p>Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.</p> <p>Salary Description</p> <p>$57,366.00 Annual Salary</p>