Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Organization Overview
Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services (NEDFYS) is a not-for-profit social service agency that provides affordable, high-quality, community-based social services to residents in DuPage County. NEDFYS serves under-resourced residents through individual counseling services, partners with other community agencies and schools to provide mental health groups for adolescents, and provides crisis intervention services in conjunction with area police departments.
Position Summary
The Clinical Therapist - Community will coordinate and provide social service assistance to residents of all ages in the Lisle Township community. This person will work in close partnership with community-based agencies in Lisle Township to provide a broad range of services, including crisis intervention, short-term counseling, case management, community outreach, and youth violence prevention programming.
This position requires on-call responsibilities; minimum 3 days/month. Additional compensation is provided for on-call hours and crisis response.
Job Type: Full-Time 37.5+ hours/week; Hourly
Reports to: Clinical Services Manager
Locations: Lisle Township; 255 E. Lake St. Bloomingdale
Job Responsibilities
Provide individual and family counseling
Provide group counseling for school-aged youth and/or adults
Handle crisis situations as needed
Provide clinical support and backup as needed for the Police Social Worker at the Woodridge Police Department
Support, plan and/or facilitate psychoeducational and skill-building groups for Lisle Township residents of various ages
Develop and implement positive youth development and violence prevention activities for school-aged youth in the Lisle Township area
Attend community events, e.g. health fairs, and resource fairs, as a representative of NEDFYS.
Offer office hours and social work support at local libraries in Lisle Township
Attend county and local coalition meetings as they relate to community-based prevention, mental health initiatives, and agency priorities
Collect data for grant-related program reports
Attend Lisle Township Mental Health Board meetings, as assigned
Collaborate with other Lisle Township Mental Health Board funded agencies, as assigned
Independently follow up on referrals from police officers, local schools, hospitals, and the general public.
Assess client needs for referral to social and mental health agencies, emergency shelters, and financial assistance.
Provide short-term individual and family counseling in situations involving domestic disputes, substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, adolescent and geriatric issues, and provides resources and referrals for additional services and long-term assistance.
Provide Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) services under the Family First Program
Maintain case management records and confidential case files.
Determine best course of action and provides short-term crisis intervention services in emergency situations, such as, but not limited to: domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, suicide, serious or fatal accidents, other cases involving emotional trauma, and assistance with hospitalizing emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons.
Conduct suicide and mental health assessments.
Complete all required client documentation, and case notes and maintain electronic health records in accordance to agency standards.
Provide reports, as needed, to outside sources such as courts, schools, law enforcement.
Adhere to agency policy on confidentiality and HIPAA compliance related to both written and verbal information at all times.
Participate in agency staff trainings, as assigned by the supervisor
Attend weekly supervision meetings
Other duties assigned
Crisis-Intervention & Follow-Up Job Responsibilities
● Provide on-call coverage for a minimum 3 days per month; On-Call Crisis Coverage Shifts are 24 hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM the following morning
● After receiving Crisis Intervention Training, follow all NEDFYS protocols and procedures regarding crisis intervention
Requirements
● Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field; preferred OR
● Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field and four years of experience in the mental health field will be considered
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Ability to partner effectively and work cooperatively with law enforcement personnel
● Flexible, organized, resourceful
● Able to work well independently at times
● Some knowledge of trauma treatment modalities; preferred
● Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with required auto insurance in effect
● Bilingual (Spanish); encouraged
Benefits
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance (after a 30-day probationary period)
● Paid time off (after a 90-day probationary period)
● 401(k) with 3% match
● Professional development allowance (after a 90-day probationary period)
● Employee Wellness Plan (after a 90-day probationary period)
● Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
● Free supervision provided toward licensure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Evenings as needed
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person