Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services is looking to hire a full-time Bilingual Mental Health Therapist for our administrative offices located in Fairview Heights, IL .

Are you ready to take your career in human services to the next level with a well-respected human services organization that has been serving southern Illinois for over 125 years?

In addition to a competitive salary based on experience, this counseling position in human services is eligible for a full range of benefits, including :

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer paid short term disability
• Employer paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Continuing education
• Fun, celebratory culture with a yearly employee retreat
• Bilingual person (spanish / english)

If this sounds like the right opportunity in social work for you, apply today!

ABOUT HOYLETON YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

We are a faith-based organization founded upon the social justice heritage of the United Church of Christ. Since our founding in 1895, we have become one of Southern Illinois' leaders in providing emotional and mental health services for every stage of youth and family development.

We offer various programs, including foster care, counseling, residential, and community programs. Our mission is to enable all people, young and old alike, to realize the wholeness of life that God intends.

Our team of professionals is energized daily because they have the opportunity to bring positive change to someone's life .

In fact, "changing lives" is in everyone's job description. We also offer competitive pay , excellent benefits , and positive work culture .

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

As a Mental Health Therapist, you assist in providing mental health services and advocacy for families within and outside the agency.

Using evidence-based practices and a variety of therapeutic approaches, you provide individual and group therapy to children, adults, couples, and families in an office or community setting.

You complete bio-psycho-social assessments and develop treatment goals with the client and their guardian. As needed, you participate in clinical case staffing and provide crisis intervention.

Collaboratively, you work with other professionals as a part of a care team. You also collaborate with external agencies and families to coordinate appropriate services that support the client's mental health and overall stability.

You ensure proper billing for self-pay and insured clients. You participate in utilization reviews (URs) of clinical files and ensure all insurance and Medicaid requirements are met.

Conscientiously, you keep all documentation in order. You find providing counseling to youth and families in a constructive environment to be highly rewarding!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or another related human services field
• Knowledge about evidence-based practices and a variety of treatment modalities used with the population we serve
• Understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism
• Ability and willingness to complete the children and residential experiences (CARE) and therapeutic crisis intervention (TCI) training
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance

A licensed clinical social work (LCSW) or licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) is preferred, but multiple factors will be considered.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment? Can you show compassion and empathy while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries?

Do you have strong organizational and time management skills? Do you have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written?

Are you patient, respectful, tactful, and calm under pressure? Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? If so, you might just be perfect for this Mental Health Therapist position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time social work position typically works 40-hour weeks on Monday - Friday .

READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this social work job in mental health counseling, please complete our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application .

We look forward to meeting you!

Location : 62208

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