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BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, develop, and implement mental health services for children and families in the Foster Care Program, to stabilize children in the least restrictive environment and enhance overall functioning for all clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete mental health assessments, treatment/service plans utilizing IM+CANS, case notes, quarterly reports, discharge summaries, aftercare plans, & other documentation in compliance in compliance with Medicaid Rule 132, COA and all other funder and agency requirements.
Provide in the moment crisis counseling per direction and input from Foster Care Case Management.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling per the service/treatment plan.
Provide counseling services onsite at GACS, at the foster home, or other predetermined and appropriate location.
Participate in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Child and Family Team Meetings, placement meetings, hospital staffing, mediation, and other things as needed.
Actively participate in individual/group clinical supervision/meetings.
Be available after hours to assist in crisis intervention services when needed, including SASS assessments.
Meet identified Medicaid documentation and billing requirements.
Complete all required GACS training, and clinical training as identified and recommended.
All other program duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
IM+CANS Certification (can be obtained upon hire)
Trauma Informed Counseling Certification (can be obtained upon hire)
Good verbal and written communications skills.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socio- economic characteristics of persons served.
Ability to exercise discretion, critical thinking, and independent judgment.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Guardian Angel Community Services Benefits:

Vacation - Eligible for one week after 6 months.

Sick/Personal Time

12 days per year to a maximum of 65 days

Any accrued but unused time in sick/personal time may be converted to cash at half rate (80hrs=40hrs pay).

Holidays-

12 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits-

Full time employees: medical and prescription coverage 80% paid by Agency. Dental and vision coverage 100% paid by Agency. Eligible after one calendar month of employment.

Life Insurance at 1-1/2 times annual salary

Long-Term Disability-

Employee Voluntary Life Insurance

403b Pretax Savings for Retirement

Agency contributes 3% of employee's annual salary. Eligible to participate in Agency contribution after 1 year of employment.

Incentives for Scholastic achievement or Licensure

Associate Degree $200

Bachelor's degree $300

Master's degree $400

Anniversary Award

Five years $100

Ten years $200

Fifteen yrs. $300

Twenty yrs. $400

Twenty-five $500

Every five years there after $500.

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Counselor at Guardian Angel Community Services – Joliet, Illinois

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