Clinical Mental Health Therapist- Behavior Therapist-Level II

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Campus - Palatine, IL 60067Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MSW or other rel. Hum Svcs.Salary Range: $70,979.36 - $83,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Business Hours and Some EveningsJob Category: Health CareHOW TO APPLY:

Complete this Online Application by following this link: www.littlecity.org/careers/

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Salary if Licensed:  $ 70,979.36- $ 83,000 / year depending on years of Experience.

Salary if Unlicensed: $ 47,494.33- $ 54,000 / year depending on years of Experience.

PURPOSE:

To provide an array of clinical mental health, trauma-informed, strength-based services and behavior intervention and treatment services to children, youth, and young adults ages 10 to 22 years who have severe autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This position will use evidence-based practices delivered within the guidelines of best practices and emerging trends in mental health, trauma-informed care, and behavior interventions for individuals with autism and I/DD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Maintains a full-time caseload of individuals served and completes necessary clinical, DHS, DCFS documentation as required by governing entities.
Develops appropriate treatment plans and safety plans based on formal and informal assessment results that align with the social emotional learning standards incorporating the youth’s present level of performance with annual goal(s), and objectives/benchmarks to meet the annual goal(s).
Participate and facilitate onboarding, annual and in-house professional development, and trainings throughout the year.
Fully assesses the individuals on the assigned caseload annually, including analysis of the presenting behavior and its antecedents and consequences, and develops written behavior strategies based upon the individual needs.
Monitors progress on at least a monthly basis and more frequently if needed to address issues with the individuals’ progress toward behavioral goals and objectives. If necessary, update written strategies to reflect progress or emerging needs.
Supervises the implementation of the behavior strategies by training direct support staff, home leadership and family (if applicable) to ensure that they apply the interventions properly, understand the specific services and outcomes for the individual, and know the procedures for reporting progress.
Ensure due process of all plans prior to implementation including Behavior Support Committee Review, guardian approval and Human Rights Committee approval if required.
Participate and facilitate onboarding, annual and in-house professional development, and trainings throughout the year.
Provide consultation with other service providers regarding client’s therapeutic needs.
Complete therapy notes and minute logs, as well as enter specific data points into the goal tracking system. Documents contact clients, collaterals, and service providers (clinical documentation requirements) These will be done daily and then compiled monthly as to ensure the required minutes are met each month. 
Ability to effectively interpret and communicate assessment results, evaluations, and proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by team members, funding sources, and parents, if necessary.
Attend and participate in individual and group clinical supervision as scheduled and in team and department meetings or any other meetings related to the youth as scheduled.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays to support the youth and fellow team members.
Collaborate as needed with teams regarding possible interventions when youth are not making the expected progress at the rotating clinical meetings. 
Establish and maintain a consistent form of communication including modeling strategies, discussing youth progress, and assessments needs with the home manager, case managers, behavior team, clinical team, school, life skills instructors, and parents/guardians of youth as needed on caseload throughout the year. 
Maintains clinical skills through training and review of professional literature.
Comply with professional code of ethics.
Participates with the rest of the clinical team in the on-call after hours’ rotation.
Successfully completes Little City required training, re-training and any additional training as required by Little City policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and lo