Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) - Intake Unit (Young Minds)

We are excited to be introducing the Young Minds Center in our brand new, state-of-the-art location! We are building something special to make a difference for all the youth in our community. This position will be relocating to our new building later this year – come join us!

$10,000 sign on bonus and $2.500 relocation (greater than 50 miles). - External Applicants Only.

Position provides crisis intervention services/assessments/evaluation and stabilization/case management to youth and families within the community setting.

• Provide Crisis intervention/case management and clinical services* Actively listens to presenting issues, uses motivational interviewing skills and crisis interventions to ensure safety and determine appropriate course of action* Exercises judgment and decision-making that is clinically safe, logical and deliberate* Reach a resolution of crises that is clinically appropriate and least restrictive* Recognize, respect and effectively deal with values and cultural beliefs of clients, their families and community resources and referrals* Works with law enforcement, emergency departments and other emergency personnel in crisis situations* Provides follow up case management as assigned * Maintains appropriate treatment boundaries with clients and family members* Maintains required productivity
• Complete clinical documentation and other forms of communication in a timely manner* All documentation is completed the same day of service and accurately reflects the reason for contact, interventions used and outcomes* Completes legal paperwork for inpatient admissions thoroughly to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards including patient rights* Completes paperwork required for billing purposes* Reports any critical or unusual situations and completes incident reports as required* Interact and communicate with law enforcement, medical staff and other community providers effectively* Communicates effectively in-person, through email; responds in a timely manner to voicemails* Uses effective means to educate others about mental illness and addiction
• Maintains current knowledge of community resources and provides information to appropriate parties* Serves as a resource for individuals and community providers for community resources and how to access them* Has an understanding of and complies with Illinois' Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code * Serves as a mandated reporter and ensures reports are filed with appropriate parties* Participates in clinical supervision as outlined by immediate supervisor, and keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, concerns and outcomes