clinical therapist ii - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago

City of Chicago Chicago, United States

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CLINICAL THERAPIST II

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Clinical Therapist II

Department of Public Health

Number of Positions: 9

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site:

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Mission: CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.

Under general supervision, the class provides professional therapeutic treatment services in a clinical and administrative capacity, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Conducts comprehensive clinical interviews with clients and their families to collect data needed for mental health assessment and diagnostic purposes.

Handles more complex and difficult cases, working with individuals and families with multiple or more severe psycho-social problems.

Develops individual treatment plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic interviews.

Conducts individual, group, and family mental health treatments in one-on-one and or group health counseling sessions.

Provides intensive psychotherapy and counseling to clients with high rates of recidivism.

Meets with supervisor and participates in group staff meetings to review the status of caseloads and the progress of clients.

Consults with psychiatrists, physicians, and other clinical staff for cooperative planning and implementation of treatment plans.

Provides case management services to assigned client caseload.

Prepares various administrative reports relating to services provided and clients served.

Makes referrals and linkages with health and social service agencies to obtain needed support services for clients.

Responds to crisis situations (e.g., violence in the workplace, accidents, general workplace unrest), as required.

Provides consultation and mental health education workshops to community organizations.

Prepares detailed case records and prepares reports on services rendered and work activities.

Participates in the development of standards for client care.

Conducts in person or telehealth screenings & preliminary assessments of patients to determine the urgency of their need for treatment and the nature of the treatment required.

Determines the appropriate level of care and completes the assessment by gathering necessary data from potential participants & referral sources.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Locations-(2 expansion sites with location TBD)

Shifts

Lawndale

1105 S. Western Ave

Chicago, IL

Monday - Friday