Mental Health Counselor, Contractor

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The Chicago Lighthouse Full time

Mental Health Counselor, Contractor

Job Details

Job Location

Chicago, IL

Position Type

Contractor

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Professional Services

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION : Provide counseling services and mental health support to clients of the Chicago Lighthouse and all related activities therewith.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Deliver clinical mental health services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired;

  • Implement program activities including overseeing student program (externships, internships, etc.) for clinical service delivery, which may include psychotherapeutic and mental health services throughout the system;

  • Perform diagnostic evaluations as needed, via multi-modalities of care;

  • Conduct individual, group and family sessions in a virtual environment;

  • Recommend outreach and marketing strategies to increase the number and variety of appropriate referrals;

  • Prepare required reports, responses to referrals, and other appropriate documentation;

  • Maintain affiliation with Chicagoland Universities, Colleges, and Professional Schools with accredited programs in psychology, counseling, social work and marriage and family therapy;

  • Collaborate with agency research staff on the initiation and establishment of future research protocols in partnership with area programs;

  • Provide in-service training to agency staff on the biopsychosocial impact of blindness and low vision while being available to advise staff on specific patient needs PRN;

  • Oversee daily activities of externs, interns, post-doctoral residents, fellows, or any other persons designated as "trainee";

  • Maintain an active interest and participate in the professional field at all levels; analyze trends, innovations, and research in the field to determine if integration into our program would improve scope of services and professional reputation;

  • Present program to a variety of community and/or professional groups; may serve on community or professional committees related to the field of rehabilitation, low vision, or psychology (including but not limited to participation in local, regional and national meetings within field of the professional);

  • Maintain his/her own professional license in the State of Illinois (or any other states/territories in which delivery of clinical services applies);

  • Maintain professional liability insurance any other related and necessary minimum credentials;

  • Adherence to the individuals discipline specific code of ethics;

  • Adherence to HIPAA rules and regulations.

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Licensed in Illinois as clinical (or counseling) psychologist or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist required;

  • Degree in clinical psychology, counseling, social work or marriage and family therapy from an accredited program required;

  • Experience working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired in a professional capacity preferred;

  • Experience providing individual, group, marriage and family therapy, preferably to individuals who are blind or visually impaired;

  • At least two years licensed clinical experience in active psychotherapy service delivery required;

  • Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;

  • Possess a strong ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate various activities to meet deadlines;

  • Membership in appropriate professional organizations preferred;

  • Full disclosure of any conflicts of interest or ethical issues related to the assumption of the position;

  • Successful completion of a background check;

  • Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) preferred;

  • Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or have multiple disabilities is essential.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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