THERAPIST (Part-Time) Job Details Job Location Chicago - Chicago, IL Position Type Part Time Education Level Master's Degree Job Shift Business hours w/flexibility Description PURPOSE: Therapist will be responsible for the provision of clinical mental health services provided to children and teens in the Foster Care and Adoption program and mental health services provided within the community and billed to Medicaid and/or private health insurance plans ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.1. Carries a caseload of clients and families, assesses cases and develops treatment plans and service authorizations using Rule 132/140 Medicaid standards, implements service plans using individual, group, and family therapy, and routinely evaluates the progress of cases during treatment.2. Attend or request staffings, as necessary, as well as attend any other meetings related to the child for the purpose of coordinating interventions with the interdisciplinary team, including testimony in court.3. Provide consultation with other program staff, biological parents, foster parents, etc. regarding children’s therapeutic issues as needed.4. Documents contact with client, client’s family (clinical documentation requirements) according to Medicaid Part 132/140, agency, DCFS, and DHS standards.5. Attend and participate in individual and group clinical supervision on a weekly basis.6. Attend and participate in team and department meetings as scheduled.7. Maintain and increase clinical skills through training and research.8. Provide training to foster families, staff, and other service providers.9. Maintain an awareness of all safety activities in the area and immediately report all accidents and safety hazards to supervisor.10. Maintains a current American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.11. Successfully completes Little City required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.12. Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s Degree in a clinical field (i.e., psychology, social work, counseling) required with a clinical practicum/internship. Must also be capable of transporting children and traveling to homes within a 40-mile radius of a program office and possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable vehicle. Must be available to work weekdays, including afterschool and evening hours. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting for prolonged periods; frequently walks, stands, grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Extended use of computer and typing is required. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working and handling office equipment. The employee is subject to assist and support up to 25 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate office equipment. No occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases or other potentially infectious substances (Category I). Typical office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.