Counselor

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Interwoven is a community mental health center located on the flagship campus of The Chicago School providing a broad array of psychological services Interwoven is also home to the highly regarded Forensic Center which has long served as the practice arm of Forensic Psychology Department. The Forensic Center provides psychological evaluations, parenting capacity evaluations, family therapy, therapeutic supervised visitation/reunification therapy, co-parenting therapy, and individual therapy, among other services, to referrals from the domestic relations court. The Forensic Center is also the leading Illinois provider of outpatient fitness restoration services for persons deemed incompetent to stand trial.

The Counselor reports to the Clinical Director and serves as a clinician in all service areas. The role encompasses membership on the clinical team and participation in all facets of direct services within Interwoven, Family/Child Services, and Outpatient Fitness Restoration. The Counselor will provide counseling services to a highly diverse caseload of general service referrals and court-ordered clients. This is a one-year opportunity with an expected end date of June 30, 2025.

Interwoven provides an exciting work environment with a commitment to continuous professional development and career path opportunities. While the preferred candidate would have demonstrated experience and skills across all aspects of the described role, consideration will be given to candidates who have broad-based experience and an interest in gaining experience in some of the more specialized services we offer.

Principle Duties:

• Determines appropriateness of referrals and level of treatment.

• Provides therapeutic services such as individual, group and family psychotherapy using empirically based treatment interventions with a primary focus on outpatient fitness restoration treatment.

• Provides clinical interventions for individuals, high-conflict couples, families, and children.

• Communicates with attorneys, GALs, and court officials to provide case status.

• Consults with assigned clinical program leads, other treatment providers, and consulting psychiatrists on details of cases and treatment plans.

• Serves on training team and as member of Center's compliance committee.

• Documents outcomes and deliverables in a timely manner

• Assists with the referral and intake process to enroll clients into services

• Completes and maintains documentation in accordance with HIPPA and funding requirements. Assists with utilization and quality assurance reviews for clinical, legal, grant-related, and insurance billing compliance.

• Contacts other social service agencies, schools, hospitals, courts, and health organizations to maintain continuity of care or to obtain case-related information

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have experience and demonstrated knowledge in clinical work persons found incompetent to stand trial.

• Must have experience in individual, family, and group therapeutic modalities

• Must have knowledge of regulatory standards governing clinical care and operations

• Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written)

• Must have experience with diverse populations

• Must be able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to work as part of a coordinated team

• Must be able to multi-task at a high level

Position Qualifications:

• Masters-level degree in counseling or social work

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $50,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.