Jan 08, 2025

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) - Intake Unit (Young Minds)

Healthcare Nonprofit Science

Job Description

Overview: We are excited to be introducing the Young Minds Center in our brand new, state-of-the-art location! We are building something special to make a difference for all the youth in our community. This position will be relocating to our new building later this year – come join us!

$10,000 sign on bonus and $2.500 relocation (greater than 50 miles). - External Applicants Only.

Position provides crisis intervention services/assessments/evaluation and stabilization/case management to youth and families within the community setting. Responsibilities: Provide Crisis intervention/case management and clinical services
  • Actively listens to presenting issues, uses motivational interviewing skills and crisis interventions to ensure safety and determine appropriate course of action
  • Exercises judgment and decision-making that is clinically safe, logical and deliberate
  • Reach a resolution of crises that is clinically appropriate and least restrictive
  • Recognize, respect and effectively deal with values and cultural beliefs of clients, their families and community resources and referrals
  • Works with law enforcement, emergency departments and other emergency personnel in crisis situations
  • Provides follow up case management as assigned
  • Maintains appropriate treatment boundaries with clients and family members
  • Maintains required productivity
Complete clinical documentation and other forms of communication in a timely manner
  • All documentation is completed the same day of service and accurately reflects the reason for contact, interventions used and outcomes
  • Completes legal paperwork for inpatient admissions thoroughly to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards including patient rights
  • Completes paperwork required for billing purposes
  • Reports any critical or unusual situations and completes incident reports as required
  • Interact and communicate with law enforcement, medical staff and other community providers effectively
  • Communicates effectively in-person, through email; responds in a timely manner to voicemails
  • Uses effective means to educate others about mental illness and addiction
Maintains current knowledge of community resources and provides information to appropriate parties
  • Serves as a resource for individuals and community providers for community resources and how to access them
  • Has an understanding of and complies with Illinois’ Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code
  • Serves as a mandated reporter and ensures reports are filed with appropriate parties
  • Participates in clinical supervision as outlined by immediate supervisor, and keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, concerns and outcomes
Qualifications: License/Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS); Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Education:
Master's Degree

Other Knowledge/Skills:

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