Therapist II

Description Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below

Generous Paid Time Off Paid training Health Insurance Dental and Vision Life insurance 403(b) with company contribution 5% Tuition reimbursement We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

Job Title

• Therapist
• II
• Department:
• Caritas
• Youth
• Therapeutic
• Treatment
• Center
• Status:
• Full-Time,
• Exempt
• Reports To:
• Assistant
• Director of
• Clinical
• Operations
• Starting
• Compensation
• Pay: $61,647 annually
• PURPOSE: The Residential Therapist II provides therapy services to assist youth in transitioning from a residential level of service back to a less restrictive environment. This is achieved through the provision of intensive individual, group, and/or family therapy. Residential Therapist’s provide behavioral assessments and clinical counseling services within a residential placement.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Provides therapy to individuals, families and groups. Completes a mental health assessment and develops appropriate goals and treatment plans for each client as required. Completes documentation required by internal and external funding sources in accordance with agency and legal standards. Maintains records and monitor client payments/billings per agency policy. Works in conjunction with clerical staff to update and coordinate client scheduling and payments. Maintains a clinical schedule that provides the option for each client on caseload to receive a minimum of nine hours of individual/family therapy and one hour of group therapy every week. Therapists shall also provide additional openings in their clinical schedule to allow for clients to be rescheduled to another time during the week in the event of a crisis or scheduling conflicts. 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 is required. Participates in rotating on-call schedule to provide clinical oversight of residents within facility. Complete all paperwork required by insurance, State Transition Protocol Requirements, and the policies and procedures of the BHSP. Perform additional duties as assigned. Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Requirements

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.

Education and/Or experience required/Preferred

• Degree/Field
• Required: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.

Licenses/Certifications Required

Skills required

Social

• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with youth and families. Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, collaboration, active listening, and the ability to effectively engage clients, staff, referral sources, and community partners.
• Problem
• Solving/Decision-Making: Ability to assess client needs, develop treatment interventions, respond effectively to crises, exercise sound clinical judgment, and make decisions supporting positive treatment outcomes.
• Proficient
• Computer
• Skills In: Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, virtual communication platforms, and electronic documentation systems.
• Expert
• Computer
• Skills In:
• N/A
• Resource
• Management: Ability to coordinate treatment services, maintain clinical schedules, collaborate with internal and external providers, and manage documentation and billing requirements in accordance with agency and funding source standards.

Technical

Vehicle related requirements

• Access to reliable transportation: Required.
• Access to a reliable automobile: Required.
• Proof of continued auto insurance: Required.
• Valid driver’s license: Required.
• Additional license requirements: N/A

Drug-Free work environment

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.