Lifelong Access

Mental Health Professional

Normal, IL - Full Time

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us. 

Lifelong Access is seeking a Mental Health Professional (MHP). In this position, will work to support the clinical treatment team through services for Lifelong Access clients who suffer from mental health disorders. Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health and other QMHP staff, the MHP will assist with the provision of direct support which are identified in each clients’ individualized treatment plans. We are excited to be growing our behavioral health clinic services and the exceptional team of professionals. With this growth, there will be promotional opportunities along with opportunities to earn clinical supervision hours provided by our staff within the clinic. Work with a caring and compassionate team of mental health professionals. Come see why we love what we do!

Minimum Starting Wage: $21 per hour 
Job Type: Full-time

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Assist with clinical assessments and the development of client-centered treatment plans.
  • Ensure billable services are documented and submitted in accordance with applicable rules.
  • Implement treatment plans, as written, making recommendations for modifications, as needed.
  • Provide training to agency staff to support the implementation of treatment plans.
  • Complete case notes and other required documentation in compliance with regulations and agency policy.
  • Maintain files in accordance with applicable regulations and agency standards.
  • Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required by the employer’s business needs.

Qualifications for this position include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, or:
    • A bachelor’s degree in any other field with two years of documented clinical experience in a mental health setting under the supervision of a QMHP, or
    • A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of five years of documented clinical experience in mental health or human services
  • Ability to work in an environment with productivity targets
  • Desire and ability to work under supervision and cooperatively with a treatment team
  • High understanding of confidentiality
  • Valid Illinois driver’s license with driving record in good standing
  • Current proof of automobile insurance

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:

  • Supportive, positive, and friendly team environment
  • Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
  • Flexible schedule options
  • Comprehensive benefit plans
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays
  • Read more in our Employment Brochure

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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