LCSW, LCPC, LMFT required.

Are you an experienced *licensed mental health counselor* in the state of Illinois (or willing to become licensed in Illinois) who provides compassionate care through a *trauma focused lens*?

Are you committed to quality client care and on-going team and professional development? Are you passionate about serving the community?

ComWell is hiring! Your choice of location Chester, Sparta or Red Bud, Illinois!

To be successful in this position you must be a team player with strong organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multi-task.

*Job Duties:*

* Have a thorough understanding on the impact of trauma on a person’s life. Understand the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients and families and be competent in delivering trauma informed interventions that lessen the symptoms associated with trauma while improving the quality of life for clients.

* Have an awareness of and commitment to self-care practices that prevent or lessen the impact of secondary traumatization with staff and self.

* Participate in and recognize role in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives. Have general awareness on the importance of quality improvement throughout the organization. Identify opportunities for improvement through data, observation of operations or consultation with staff, residents, families or other stakeholders. Identification and input into opportunities for improvement is strongly encouraged.

* Conduct intake, screening and assessment activities that are client centered, recovery focused and trauma informed to determine the nature and extent of problem areas of individuals who are requesting services. This may include DUI evaluations as assigned and appropriate.

* Ensure quality service delivery to all clients based on the rules governing the program and service being offered. Mental Health Services follows Rule 140, Substance Use Services are guided by Rule 2060 and both services must meet Council on Accreditation (COA) standards. All services delivered should also meet other rules, regulations, laws and ethical codes related to operations.

* Link individuals to programs and services inside and outside the organization based on assessed need. Make follow-up contacts with referral organizations and service providers, and to arrange follow-up services.

* Assist clients with the development of individualized treatment plans that are client centered and recovery focused.

* Provide individual, couple, family and group counseling services to clients using Evidenced Based Programs that are client centered, recovery focused and trauma informed.

* Serve as a resource to all behavioral health staff with regard to clinical decisions and to provide treatment recommendations and strategies in relation to individual areas of knowledge and expertise.

* Provide discharge planning and follow-up referrals.

* Complete all required documentation in accordance with state and agency standards. This includes timely discharge of clients who are no longer engaged in services and quarterly file reviews on all clients who have been engaged in services for at least 90 days.

* Provide client care in accordance with Hours of Care requirements based on individual standards.

* Responsible for assisting in the collection of consumer fees from the assigned client consistent with ComWell policy and procedures: Accurate and timely collection of fees consistent with ComWell policy. This includes ensuring that the clients fully understand ComWell’s fee policies.

* Participate in clinical staff meetings.

* Responsible for advocating new services or adjustments in the design of current specialized services to better meet the needs of individual clients or certain groups of clients. Assist in the development of new agency programs and service delivery systems as required or requested. Provide advice and guidance related to clinical knowledge and expertise.

*Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: *1. Master’s Degree in a Social Service Program.2. Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.4. Driver’s license and proof of valid automobile insurance.5. Must meet expectations required by CANTS check, criminal record and Health Care Workers Background Check6. Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).7. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.8. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,500.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Flexible schedule

* Health insurance

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Professional development assistance

* Retirement plan

* Tuition reimbursement

* Vision insurance

Education:

* Master's (Required)

Experience:

* counseling: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

* LCSW, LCPC, LMFT (Required)

Work Location: In person