Therapist - YAP0214

Find a career with a nationwide leader of mental healthcare services.

Thresholds, Illinois` oldest and largest psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery center, creates the opportunity for people with mental illness to live with dignity and independence. The agency, with its thirty service locations and more than 75 housing developments in the Chicago area, is a recognized leader in mental health recovery. Thresholds provides excellent opportunities for career development and promotion. Thresholds has also been voted as one of Chicago`s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for. Thresholds encourages individuals who have experienced mental health recovery to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Thresholds also offers an exemplary benefits package that includes 18.5 vacation days in the first year of employment. Unparalleled in-house employee training and development programs and a supportive management team distinguish Thresholds from other employers. Join the Thresholds team!

Description of Duties:
-Act as member of multidisciplinary team in the treatment of mentally ill adolescents in a residential and therapeutic school setting
-Provide individual and group therapy
-Complete required paperwork in a timely manner (individual and group session notes, annual reviews, quarterly assessments, incident reports, etc.)
-Attend monthly staffings for clients on caseload
-Run quarterly clinical staffings for clients on caseload
-Attend required meetings with treatment team members
-Assist APD in various tasks as assigned
-Supervise master’s level intern


Qualifications and Experience Required:
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
Experience working with mentally ill adolescents preferred.
Licensed as a Social Worker or Counselor
Type 73 preferred
 
Requirements, Responsibilities and/or Duties Unique to the Position:
Must have valid drivers license, auto and 100/300 auto liability insurance

Minimum Education Required:  Master’s Degree