School Based Mental Health Clinician

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company contribution 5%
• Tuition reimbursement

We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

Job Title: School Based Mental Health Clinician

Department: Behavioral Health Services

Status: Full-Time, Nonexempt

Reports To: Clinical Director

Starting Compensation Pay: $24/hr

PURPOSE: Directly reports to the Clinical Director for administrative and program issues, and is responsible for assessment of mental health conditions, treatment plan development, therapeutic services for adults, children and families, emergency services, community education, case management, assistance in program policy changes, supervision of practicum students, providing linkages, assistance in staff development and support, program and self-development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with the Clinical Director monthly and with other program staff for administrative program planning meetings.
• Participate in staff meetings, medical staffings, supervision, clinical staffings, annual evaluations, and other appropriate agency meetings.
• Deliver clinical services to mental health clients, including, but not limited to, assessments, family, conjoint, individual, group, and marital therapy, and case management within the school setting.
• Provide support for the agency’s crisis assistance service by handling calls when contacted.
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation such as assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with agency standards regarding timeliness, content and format.
• Meet agency standards for billable services.
• Participate as needed in peer review and program evaluations.
• Provide community education by making presentations at schools, social clubs, newspaper articles, etc.
• Continue to acquire new clinical knowledge and abilities in order to improve outcomes of clinical services provided.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.