DuPage County Health Department
Youth And Family Services Therapist
DuPage County Health Department, Addison, Illinois, United States, 60114
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
1111 W. Lake Street Addison IL 60101, IL
Job Type:
Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Number:
24-00864
Service Unit:
Behavioral Health Services
Department:
Outpatient Services-Youth and Family
Opening Date:
09/18/2024
Closing Date:
10/18/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The DuPage County Health Department is proud to announce an opening for a Behavioral Health Therapist, primarily providing outpatient care for the Child and Adolescent population. If you enjoy working in a team atmosphere, collaborating across multiple programs and organizations and being a part of an evolving and dynamic organization, then this job is for you!
Our Youth and Family Services program provides treatment to youth and families with serious mental health issues at critical times when support is most needed due to recent or repeating crisis events. We are seeking creative and dedicated individuals to provide care coordination, crisis support, individual & family counseling and community support to families in our community. Our program values family driven and youth guided care. We provide services in the community, client homes and office settings.
This position works out of our North Public Health Center, located in Addison, IL, and involves working within the community. This is a 37.5 hour per week position working 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday's and Fridays and 10:30 AM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays.
Can you say benefits? This position offers a full, DuPage County, benefit package which includes
12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation
per year
and
paid sick time
. This is also a
pension
eligible
position and we are a qualifying employer under the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Responsibilities
Provides evidence based psychotherapeutic services to individuals, groups or families; treatment includes focus on integration of behavioral health and primary health wellness; works in office and community-based settingsMeets established productivity standards while completing concurrent documentation and demonstrating independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisionsDetermines frequency, duration and intensity of treatment, and develops treatment plansProvides and follows-up on referral and community resource linkageCooperates and participates in team meetings to assess client progress, as well as, collaborates with co-workers, healthcare providers and other agencies in the community to assure a comprehensive plan of care and necessary resource linkage to serviceMaintains required training, licensure and/or certification and confidentiality of privileged information at the same time adhering to client privacy lawsConsults with staff concerning client and program issues and provides community support and case management servicesParticipates in emergency response activities as assigned
Requirements
Completion of a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field and two years of experience with chronically mentally ill Child and Adolescent population; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The preferred candidate will have good knowledge of community resources & the ability to work collaboratively with service providers & will possess a LCSW or LCPC or be eligible to test.
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for EmployeesEmployees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical InsuranceBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & InsuranceA vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription PlansPrescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental InsuranceThe Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life InsuranceAll full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability InsuranceEmployees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
01
Do you currently have one of the following Licensure? Please choose any that apply.
LCPLSWLCPCAnticipate LCPCLCSWAnticipate LCSWALMFTLMFTCADCOtherNot ApplicableIllinois Medical LicenseDietitianIllinois Nursing LicenseCertified Medical Assistant
02
Do you speak Spanish? If so, please rate your fluency.
YesNoMinimalCasual ConversationFluent
03
Are you at least 21 years of age?
YesNo
04
Do you have at least 2 years of experience working in a social services or behavioral health setting, that included interactions with clients?
Required Question
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
1111 W. Lake Street Addison IL 60101, IL
Job Type:
Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Number:
24-00864
Service Unit:
Behavioral Health Services
Department:
Outpatient Services-Youth and Family
Opening Date:
09/18/2024
Closing Date:
10/18/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The DuPage County Health Department is proud to announce an opening for a Behavioral Health Therapist, primarily providing outpatient care for the Child and Adolescent population. If you enjoy working in a team atmosphere, collaborating across multiple programs and organizations and being a part of an evolving and dynamic organization, then this job is for you!
Our Youth and Family Services program provides treatment to youth and families with serious mental health issues at critical times when support is most needed due to recent or repeating crisis events. We are seeking creative and dedicated individuals to provide care coordination, crisis support, individual & family counseling and community support to families in our community. Our program values family driven and youth guided care. We provide services in the community, client homes and office settings.
This position works out of our North Public Health Center, located in Addison, IL, and involves working within the community. This is a 37.5 hour per week position working 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday's and Fridays and 10:30 AM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays.
Can you say benefits? This position offers a full, DuPage County, benefit package which includes
12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation
per year
and
paid sick time
. This is also a
pension
eligible
position and we are a qualifying employer under the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Responsibilities
Provides evidence based psychotherapeutic services to individuals, groups or families; treatment includes focus on integration of behavioral health and primary health wellness; works in office and community-based settingsMeets established productivity standards while completing concurrent documentation and demonstrating independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisionsDetermines frequency, duration and intensity of treatment, and develops treatment plansProvides and follows-up on referral and community resource linkageCooperates and participates in team meetings to assess client progress, as well as, collaborates with co-workers, healthcare providers and other agencies in the community to assure a comprehensive plan of care and necessary resource linkage to serviceMaintains required training, licensure and/or certification and confidentiality of privileged information at the same time adhering to client privacy lawsConsults with staff concerning client and program issues and provides community support and case management servicesParticipates in emergency response activities as assigned
Requirements
Completion of a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field and two years of experience with chronically mentally ill Child and Adolescent population; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The preferred candidate will have good knowledge of community resources & the ability to work collaboratively with service providers & will possess a LCSW or LCPC or be eligible to test.
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for EmployeesEmployees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical InsuranceBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & InsuranceA vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription PlansPrescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental InsuranceThe Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life InsuranceAll full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability InsuranceEmployees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
01
Do you currently have one of the following Licensure? Please choose any that apply.
LCPLSWLCPCAnticipate LCPCLCSWAnticipate LCSWALMFTLMFTCADCOtherNot ApplicableIllinois Medical LicenseDietitianIllinois Nursing LicenseCertified Medical Assistant
02
Do you speak Spanish? If so, please rate your fluency.
YesNoMinimalCasual ConversationFluent
03
Are you at least 21 years of age?
YesNo
04
Do you have at least 2 years of experience working in a social services or behavioral health setting, that included interactions with clients?
Required Question