Therapist in Mt. Vernon, Illinois at FOCUS HR INC

Join our dynamic mental health team as a Trauma Therapist and make a meaningful impact on individuals navigating the aftermath of trauma. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. Your expertise will help clients process traumatic experiences, develop resilience, and regain control of their lives. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills in crisis intervention, behavioral therapy, and clinical counseling can thrive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to healing and recovery through innovative therapeutic approaches.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to determine client needs and treatment plans
• Deliver individual sessions utilizing modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA)
• Provide crisis intervention and crisis management support to clients experiencing acute distress or emergencies
• Implement trauma-informed care strategies for clients with PTSD, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or chronic pain conditions
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, patient records, and progress notes in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, case managers, medical professionals, and educators to coordinate patient care and support services
• Engage in ongoing clinical research and data collection to enhance treatment efficacy and contribute to best practices in trauma care

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master’s degree, or higher in psychology, counseling, or related mental health field; licensure or certification preferred but not required
• Proven experience in psychotherapy with a focus on trauma recovery and crisis management
• Experience working with children, adolescents, individuals with disabilities—including autism—and geriatric populations is highly desirable
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms for remote therapy sessions is preferred
• Skills in motivational interviewing, addiction counseling, grief counseling, and behavioral management are advantageous
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism while demonstrating empathy and active listening skills

Join us in transforming lives through dedicated trauma therapy! We value your expertise in mental health counseling and behavioral therapies as we work together to foster resilience and healing. This paid role offers the chance to grow professionally while making a profound difference in the well-being of our clients.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you work evening hours?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Vernon, IL 62864