Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.
Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org
Make a difference where it matters most!
Are you a passionate mental health professional with a heart for service and a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field? Do you love working independently, thinking on your feet, and helping others live their best lives?
Join our dynamic interdisciplinary team at Envision Unlimited where you’ll provide therapy, case management, and real-world support to adults with mental illness right in their communities.
What You'll Do:
· Provide individual therapy and support in clients' homes, schools, or the community
· Help clients access vital services and stay on top of benefits
· Create and lead engaging therapy groups
· Keep detailed records and stay on top of clinical documentation
· Be a steady, supportive presence in your clients’ lives
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
- Conduct Mental Health Assessments and Semi-annual treatment planning for assigned clients using the State approved IM/CANS tool ensuring the treatment plans incorporate objectives that reflect the identified needs of the individuals served.
- Provide individual therapy, individual assessment and treatment planning to clients ages ranging from 18-65 years and older clients.
- Clinicians provide therapy services to individuals: in the community, at EU day centers and via telehealth.
- Provide information to outside agencies as requested to coordinate and assure the appropriateness of services.
- In conjunction with the client’s treatment team, keep the family, guardian and other Envision Unlimited staff informed of the client’s progress.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
Apply today and help us build a more inclusive and supported community!
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
What You Bring:
Master’s degree in a behavioral health field
3+ years’ experience (bonus if it’s with seniors!)
Great communication + problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
A valid driver’s license and a passion for helping others
Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license or state ID, be approved to drive agency vehicles through agency insurance, pass a criminal background check. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:
- Base Salary: $55,000 per year
- Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, 12 Holidays, 3 sick days, 3 personal days
- Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued)
- Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Additional Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)
- Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
- Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees
- Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.
- Cell phone allowance as well as annual tuition assistance.