Therapist-PSR

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.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? 

Envision Unlimited is seeking a passionate Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide trauma-informed therapy services to clients who are dually diagnosed with a mental illness and developmental disability.

What We're Looking For: 

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• A strong passion for mental health advocacy
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet both staff and client needs
• Outstanding time management and organizational abilities
• A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and access to a personal vehicle
• Willingness to transport clients in your own car when needed

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: 

Therapist is a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing therapy and community support groups (skill building) to persons with severe and persistent mental illness within the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) Program.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete intake assessments for potential PSR clients and determine if they are appropriate/meet criteria for PSR program. 
• Complete the following primary responsibilities for caseload of 10 – 20 clients.
• IM+CANS assessment every 180 days
• LOCUS assessment every 180 days
• Monthly Summary
• Annual Consent Forms
• Provide individual therapy services.
• Facilitate PSR groups.
• Facilitate groups in the community at least 2x per week (this includes driving 10 passenger van).
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including, but limited to emergency psychiatric hospitalization.
• Completing appropriate clinical documentation.
• Communicating with the client’s treatment team regarding services provided.
• Demonstrate sound clinical and ethical practices.
• Utilize a variety of resources to prepare and submit curriculums for group sessions in accordance with department expectations and timelines.
• Perform duties and functions in accordance with all agency policies.
• Supervision of student interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences. 

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Position requires a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related human services field with at least one year of experience (including internships) working in social services.  
• 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 to facilitate and develop curriculums and lesson plans for recovery-based groups as well as document client’s progress. 
• Must be able to set and maintain professional boundaries, adapt to changing needs of the program, and provide de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as needed. 

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:

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $55,000 per year
• Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, Holidays12 days, 3 sick days, 3 personal days
• Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued)
• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a boutique of voluntary benefits.
• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Additional Benefits:
  • Employee Assistance Program  (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Annual tuition assistance
  • Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees