Therapist – The Loft at Eight Corners program

** Seeking both part-time and casual/variable hour staff to work on site at The Loft at Eight Corners. Part-time positions will have a schedule of 20 hours each week over 3 days between the hours of 1-8 pm. Casual/variable hour positions will work as needed and help to provide additional coverage during the week and to help cover time off for staff**

Based on the national living room program model, The Loft @ 8 Corners program is designed to engage teens in their mental health journey; to encourage teen voice to empower and advocate for their own services and family support. Program activities offer a continuum of individual, and group supports including screening, mental wellness education and skill building to equip teens and their families with strategies for support and self-management; crisis prevention, intervention and stabilization; and referrals to other resources as needed. A collaboration between Pillars Community Health and NAMI Metro Suburban, the program is located in Brookfield, IL. The program is staffed by an interprofessional team including Recovery Support Specialists (young adults living well in their own mental health recovery), Family Support Specialists, and Mental Health Professionals.

SUMMARY

Working collaboratively with PCH & NAMI program staff, this position is responsible for providing mental health screening and assessment, brief individual counseling and support, facilitation of group activities including educational and therapeutic support groups, and crisis intervention services as needed. This position will support the development, implementation and maintenance of program activities and curriculum based on identified needs of the community and teens utilizing the program services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Responsibilities:

1. Conducts screening and assessments of program participants at the program site to help identify program activities and other resources that are available to the individual
2. Facilitates or co-facilitates program activities including workshops, educational groups, and therapeutic group activities.
3. Participate in the development of program curriculum and monthly activity calendars that support the program goals and mission and meets the identified needs of the program participants.
4. Work collaboratively with all NAMI and PCH program staff to review and evaluate impact and effectiveness of program activities, measure outcomes, develop new or revise existing program activities
5. Provide clinical support to Recovery Support Specialists (RSS) on site.
6. Work with NAMI team members within the program model.
7. Provides individual, family, or group counseling and interventions based on identified need
8. Provides crisis intervention/mobile crisis response services to support program participants experiencing a crisis situation while at the program site.
9. Provides case management to support, and advocate for program participants who may need additional services and supports through PCH, NAMI or another community-based organization.
10. Works in collaboration with other Pillars Community Health programs and staff.
11. Participates in community engagement and outreach activities that support education about The Loft at 8 Corners program, raise awareness of and access to mental health services for youth and families, and help evaluate needs of the community.
12. Maintains records in accordance with agency policies and complete required outcomes protocols.
13. Participates in agency meetings and in-services.
14. Maintains compliance with all training and certification requirements
15. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related degree required.

Previous related experience should include working with young adults, adolescents or children and families. Experience developing and facilitating group activities for youth, crisis services, or school-based services are preferred.

Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with consumers, referrals sources, and other community providers is absolutely essential. Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter, as well as adapt and apply flexibility to the daily activities of the program. Candidate must be detail oriented and have excellent communication, decision making, organizational and planning skills.

PAY & BENEFIT INFORMATION

$22.50 - $30 per hour*

* Wage is based on one's experience, qualifications, whether they are clinically licensed, and have bilingual language skills as compared with our position requirements and other similar employees within the organization.

For Part-time: short/long term disability, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off for vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, & wellness day. Professional development membership to Relias Essential Learning. Reimbursement for position related clinical license and certifications.

For casual/variable hour: Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement plan, accrual of paid time off for vacation, sick, personal time. Professional development membership to Relias Essential Learning. Reimbursement for position related clinical license and certifications