The Living Room Counselor - Broadview, United States - Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc (H.A.S)

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc (H.A.S)
Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc (H.A.S)
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Broadview, United States

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The Living Room Counselor -Broadview
1917 W Roosevelt Rd

Broadview, IL 60155

Full Time, Non Exempt


Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.


Benefits:


  • Competitive hourly salary
  • Health insurance (PPO, HMO)
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) / Health savings account (HSA)
  • Life insurance
  • CEU eligible onsite trainings
  • Supervision
- $200 Professional Development


Essential Functions:


Under the supervision of the Living Room Program Manager the MH/SA Therapist conducts Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessments and provides recommendations for treatment - as well as other supportive Mental Health services - to those diagnosed with MH/SA disorders (Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder).

Additionally, the MH/SA Therapist provides crisis intervention services to guests experiencing Mental Health crises. This position requires working a flexible schedule and availability for coverage during hours of program operation.


The Living Room Counselor Responsibilities:


  • Complete a comprehensive, diagnostic Mental Health Assessment (MHA) on all clients.
  • Completes assessments of participants substance abuse history.
  • Conducts didactic groups and provides individual counseling.
  • Provide treatment recommendations for all clients.
  • Completes documentation of participants in the clinical records on a daily basis.
  • Complete risk assessments on guests of the Living Room.
  • Complete wellness plans for returning guests of the Living Room in conjunction with Peer Support Specialists.
  • Conducts crisis intervention sessions for Living Room guests and their families.
  • Maintains clinical case files on Living Room guests.
  • Reviews all cases on regular basis and assures that any case involving imminent harm or threatened harm is referred appropriately.
  • Work as part of a team to further develop program initiatives and to increase referral network.
  • Provide referrals for additional services, as needed.
  • Engage in regular clinical peer review of cases, particularly those involving the potential risk for selfharm or harm to others.
  • Attendance in weekly Group Supervision/Case Review meetings is required.
  • Participate in agency sponsored trainings, agency meetings, community outreach events, health fairs, fundraising events, etc., as directed by Program Manager/Program Administrator.
  • Conducts SUD assessments and MH evaluations on IDOC/Safer Foundation Referrals.
  • Facilitates Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder (MISA) groups and/or individual sessions.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

The Living Room Counselor Qualifications:


  • Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
  • Must possess above average written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must possess the ability to work independently while supporting the larger team.
  • Must be highly selfmotivated, disciplined, organized, and require mínimal oversight.
  • Should possess some flexibility to accommodate client and programmatic needs.
  • Must possess experience working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis.
  • H.A.S. requires all staff to work on site.

Education and Experience Requirements:


  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related field from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval is required.
  • Clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPC, LSW),or license eligible, is preferred.
  • Obtain IM-CANS certification.
  • Should have some familiarity with DMH Rule 132 and SUPR 2060 & its general provisions & requirements pertaining to the delivery & documentation of Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse services.
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