at Heritage Behavioral Health Center Inc. in Decatur, Illinois, United States
Job Description
These full time positions in Heritage Behavioral Health Center's Youth and Family Support Services will provide counseling and supports to children and adolescents (ages 0-17) and their families primarily within the school setting. These services include therapy, crisis intervention, outreach and engagement, assessment, family support and case management.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Provides direct and indirect clinical services (e.g., individual and family support, mentoring, advocacy, and community referrals) for children and adolescents (ages 0-17).
Providing clinical services including assessment, treatment planning, linking consumers to appropriate services, advocating on their behalf, providing support, client-centered consultations, doing community based outreach, monitoring effectiveness of treatment and providing de-escalation skills as needed.
Collaborating with school faculty and administrative staff when referrals are given, securing appropriate releases of information to support ongoing communication, and establishing trusting relationships with caregivers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Candidates should be energetic and internally driven to assist youth to succeed in obtaining their desired outcomes
Organized and able to develop a program plan with goals, objectives, and timeframes that are consistently met
Knowledge of community resources and/or how to find
Previous experience working with youth is highly recommended
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work as a team player
Strong customer service skills
Ability to navigate electronic health record
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a human services field (psychology, social work, juvenile justice, human services) or have a high school diploma (or equivalent) plus five years of documented experience working in a social service setting. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experienced navigating community systems or have experienced personal mental health or substance use recovery. A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required in this position.
Heritage offers the following benefits with this position:
Access to Federal Student Loan Forgiveness - Heritage is a National Health Service Corp Site, which provides federal student loan for licensed counselors, nurses, social workers, and substance use professionals approved through their program. Additional information is available at .
Generous paid vacation, sick and personal leave
Paid holidays
Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Education Opportunities
Tuition Assistance Program
Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
Retirement plan (403(b))
Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution toward the cost)
Direct deposit of payroll check
Clinical Supervision provided for individuals seeking licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
