Robert Young Center - Outpatient Counselor (Master's Level) Full-Time + Benefits 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Under the general supervision of the Manager of Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health Outpatient Services will provide mental health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders; plans treatment modalities, coordinates treatment plans and follows. May provide crisis evaluation as needed.
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment.
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Key Accountability - Provides direct, intensive psychiatric therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders.
- Coordinates with Crisis Stabilization Unit and Robert Young Center Inpatient Unit for clients presenting that may be a danger to self or others.
- Maintains records according RYC and accreditation standards MRO, Joint Commission, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurances.
- Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs.
- Coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.
- Develops RYC treatment plan and monitor, its completion and revision.
- May provide supervision to RYC clinicians that provide assessment and treatment.
- May supervise social work students assigned to department.
- Participates in in-service and competency training of students or staff.
- May provides clinical supervision to RYC Clinicians.
- Prepares special reports as needed on activities, and work group activities.
- Performs diagnostic assessments, collecting diagnostic information, determining immediate treatment plans for patients. Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
Education:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.
Experience:
- Completion of appropriate internship and/or practicum program for Master's level degree.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Must be eligible for licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation in one of the following Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As needed, eligible for licensure from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Board of Social Work or Behavioral Sciences Board in one of the following - Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations.
- Has the ability to accurately assess and diagnose.
- Can develop treatment plans and interventions with clients.
- Proficiency in providing clinical supervision.
- Possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare.
- Is able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior and assess for lethality.