Job Description:
Job Title: Therapist/Counselor- Criminal Justice Focus
Location: Quincy, IL
Department: Clarity Healthcare:
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Varies
** Students graduating with their Masters encouraged to apply
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking our services? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a Therapist/Counselor.
As a Therapist/Counselor you'll provide individual, group, family, and other practical counseling in various settings to meet the needs of the clients/patients and their treatment goals. Our ideal candidate is passionate about mental health and substance use disorder treatment, has relevant experience, and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills.
Quincy, IL offers variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s the outdoors, the arts, recreation or music, Quincy is an entertainment hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!
Position Perks & Benefits:
29 Days of PTO
Competitive Pay
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
Counseling Services: Provide individual, group, family, and/or other practical counseling to meet client/patient needs and treatment goals.
Assessment and Diagnosis: Complete intake/screening and comprehensive assessment processes within designated time frames as per state regulatory, accreditation, and agency standards. Determine and document diagnoses based on comprehensive assessments.
Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory, accreditation, and agency standards.
Clinical Meetings and Feedback: Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings and provide feedback on pertinent cases.
Service Goals and Collaboration: Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and information is provided timely.
Documentation and Compliance: Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory, accreditation, and agency standards. Ensure timely and appropriate service entry, format compliance, and alignment with treatment plans. Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.
Client Transition: Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summaries and plans.
Training and Development: Complete all mandatory training, adhering to state regulatory, accreditation, and agency standards.
Professional Representation: Represent the agency professionally within the community. Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to the Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures.
Crisis Management: Handle crisis situations and coordinate emergency services as needed.
Supervision and Facilitation: Provide professional/clinical supervision to trainees once professional requirements are met. Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions, including specialty services like trauma and co-occurring therapy.
Training and Consultation: Provide training and guidance on clinical issues and evidence-based practices. Offer clinical consultation to treatment team members when necessary.
Goal Alignment: Demonstrate interest in the company's long-term and short-term goals and objectives. Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state of practice as a professional counselor or social worker.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Willingness to become licensed in additional states beyond the current state of licensure.
Comfortable with providing telehealth services (training will be provided).
Required License/Certification:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Additional Qualifications:
Training and expertise in diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders and/or mental health issues.
Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods related to mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services.
Detailed knowledge of issues encountered by individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Considerable knowledge of treatment methods, modalities, and legal requirements for mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Knowledge of supervisory and training practices in a mental health and/or substance use disorder setting.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned programs.
Proficient in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to produce clear and concise reports.
Capable of establishing effective relationships via telephone, telehealth, and in-person contacts.
Ability to follow directions and accept supervision.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.