Mental Health Therapist - Joliet - Family Guidance Centers, Inc

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Essential Duties:

Schedule and complete of initial Mental Health Assessment for all mental health clients. This Mental Health Assessment shall be reviewed and approved by an Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts.

Construct and document a timely individualized treatment plan (ITP) in conjunction with the client, and their guardian, in the event they have a court-appointed guardian or are a minor, addressing the clinical needs identified in the assessment process, coordination of care and discharge planning needs. This ITP shall be reviewed and approved by an LPHA.

Provision of individual, group, couples/family counseling as driven by the needs identified in the assessment process and as indicated in the individualized treatment plan.

Crisis intervention when indicated including immediate coordination of indicated service given nature of crisis addressed.

Spend at least 50% of work time providing direct billable services.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30a - 4:00p) with flexibility to accommodate agency's needs

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 2400 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, IL

Pay Rate:  $43,860 - $46,808

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in associated field  required. Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related discipline from an accredited institution  preferred.  The Mental Health Therapist is a Qualified Mental Health Professional [QMHP] who has the education, skills and experience to conduct a clinical assessment, develop a plan of treatment and provide treatment for a person with mental illness, under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts [LPHA].

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  State of Illinois licensure  preferred but not required (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker). In addition to the above licensure, IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor certification or proven experience with substance use treatment preferred.  Clearances from CFS 689 Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System, and CFS 708-C Background Check for Non-Licensed Contract Staff.  

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental 
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP 
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package