Therapist
full-time•Chicago
About this role
Description
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
Therapist is a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing therapy and community support groups (skill building) to persons with severe and persistent mental illness within the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Complete intake assessments for potential PSR clients and determine if they are appropriate/meet criteria for PSR program.
- Complete the following primary responsibilities for caseload of 10 – 20 clients.
- IM+CANS assessment every 180 days
- LOCUS assessment every 180 days
- Monthly Summary
- Annual Consent Forms
- Provide individual therapy services.
- Facilitate PSR groups.
- Facilitate groups in the community at least 2x per week (this includes driving 10 passenger van).
- Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including, but limited to emergency psychiatric hospitalization.
- Completing appropriate clinical documentation.
- Communicating with the client’s treatment team regarding services provided.
- Demonstrate sound clinical and ethical practices.
- Utilize a variety of resources to prepare and submit curriculums for group sessions in accordance with department expectations and timelines.
- Perform duties and functions in accordance with all agency policies.
- Supervision of student interns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences.
Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Position requires a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related human services field with at least one year of experience (including internships) working in social services.
- Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license or state ID, be approved to drive agency vehicles through agency insurance, pass a criminal background check.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate and develop curriculums and lesson plans for recovery-based groups as well as document client’s progress.
- Must be able to set and maintain professional boundaries, adapt to changing needs of the program, and provide de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as needed.
What you'll do
- The Therapist provides therapy and community support groups to individuals with severe mental illness within the PSR Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing individual therapy, facilitating groups, and crisis intervention.
About Envision Unlimited
Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health challenges from infants to senior citizens, regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay.
Our mission is to provide quality services that promote choice, independence and inclusion among our members. Since our founding in 1948, we have built a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Our innovative services include community living options; novel day programs; employment, respite and mental health services; and foster care for children with disabilities. Today, we support 5,000 members and their caregivers in metropolitan Chicagoland and Central Illinois.
We have become an organization well-recognized for the programs and services we create and manage that result in maximum impact for our members. Through outreach, evaluation and service planning, we help thousands of people become part of the community, transition to safe homes and access support services so they can live their lives to their greatest potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Therapist do at Envision Unlimited?
As a Therapist at Envision Unlimited, you will: the Therapist provides therapy and community support groups to individuals with severe mental illness within the PSR Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing individual therapy, facilitating groups, and crisis intervention..
Is the Therapist position at Envision Unlimited remote?
The Therapist position at Envision Unlimited is based in Chicago, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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