Community Mental Health Clinician - Full-time / Part-time

About Us:

Leaders in recovery. Champions of hope.

Rosecrance is a private not-for-profit organization and nationally recognized leader in treating substance use and mental health disorders for children, adolescents, adults, and families. With nearly 60 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, our physician-led team has developed an innovative, multidisciplinary, outcomes-informed approach.

Since 1916, our unmatched legacy as a proven behavioral healthcare leader is a source of hope and strength to those we serve and provides a roadmap for the best opportunity for lasting recovery. Rosecrance served nearly 50,000 clients last year.

Position Purpose:

Provide Pre-screening for adults in crisis using Universal Screening, Assessment and Referral Form (USARF) and Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS) or Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs & Strengths (IMCANS).  Provide program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors in human services or related field.  Master's preferred, but not required.
• Trained in crisis intervention, experience in the mental health field is required.
• Valid driver’s license

Qualifications:

• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Able to resolve conflicts with internal and external customers. 
• Competent in handling psychiatric crisis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills, able to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Competent computer skills. 
• Self-starter with ability to work independently. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive mental health assessments for appropriate services.
• Evaluates client’s needs and develops individualized treatment plans that consist of attainable treatment goals.
• Monitors client’s progress and adjusts treatment plan as needed.
• Provides individual or group counseling to assigned clients.
• Acts as a client advocate, treating all clients with respect and care.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation reflecting services provided by clients.
• Provides outreach training, consultation, prevention and treatment services as indicated by contracts and program needs.
• Engages with appropriate discharge and aftercare planning with clients.
• Participates in all relevant program or agency meetings as requested.
• Participates in in-service, extramural training and/or continuing education as requested.
• Responds with appropriate law enforcement entity to high-risk events/situations.
• Provides enhanced case management services per client need.
• Assist in making appropriate referrals to community agencies.
• Performs all job functions in a professional manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on education, experience and credentials

Benefits:

• Health insurance with multiple plan options to meet your needs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary employer contribution
• Group Life Insurance including LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance (qualifications apply)
• Licensure/certification reimbursement (qualifications apply)
• Paid Time Off
• Referral program
• Wellness plan
• Certain facilities offering on-site gym

Schedule: 8 hour shifts

• Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Monday - Friday

Work Location: Rosecrance Belvidere – Belvidere, IL

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer.

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