Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Rockford, IL
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Career Opportunity
Therapist – Mobile Crisis Response
Location: Rockford, Illinois
Compensation: $50,000 – $55,000 annually.
Position Summary
Under the Program Manager’s direction, the Therapist will provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization services. These intensive supportive services are time-limited, designed to prevent additional behavioral health crises and mitigate adverse health outcomes.
The Therapist will collaborate with local law enforcement, social service agencies, and various NYAP departments to offer solutions that utilize the Whole Person Approach to wellness. The Therapist will work alongside first responders to provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services for adults and children experiencing or at risk of experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Clinicians are expected to work on-scene, conduct mental health assessments, engage in de-escalation, make appropriate referrals, and conduct follow-up services.
Hours: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
Responsibilities
- Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
- Travels daily, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Completes all required training in a timely manner.
- Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
- Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
- Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
- Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
- Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
- Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
- Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
- 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
- A valid advanced professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
- A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
- Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
- Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
- Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
- Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability
If this describes YOU, please apply today!
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Who We Are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.
Working At NYAP
- Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 22 days off each year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Friday Summer hours
- Work anniversary trips
- Mileage reimbursement
- Peace Leave
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Who We Are
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.