Therapist QMHP BH Bilingual

## Therapist MHP Bilingual

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a **Therapist QMHP BH Bilingual**who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

**What you will be doing?**

• The bilingual Therapist QMHP is responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness and translate into Spanish when needed.
• Therapist QMHP are expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency to ensure a positive client centered approach.
• The Bilingual Therapist is responsible for developing and implementing individual treatment plans utilizing the IM+CANS to maximize the clients’ independent community living skills.
• The Bilingual Therapist must complete documentation of mental health services provided in accordance with state and agency standards as applicable.
• The Bilingual Therapist is expected to promote client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to clients facing various health challenges, as needed.
• This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management.
• Attendance at scheduled work hours including evening hours
• Provide effective individual, couples, & family counseling, as assigned
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules
• Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed
• Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis
• Meet minimum service hours provision/billing standards.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings
• Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues
• Complete treatment plan development meetings with clients.
• Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision
• Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies and other stakeholders
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers
• Provide documentation to primary staff to assist client in maintaining public entitlements as applicable.
• Assist clients in obtaining/maintaining public entitlements
• Participate in agency committees as assigned
• Provide counseling/therapy services to clients who prefer to engage in services in their home, community, or office setting.
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.

​​​**What will we provide Full Time employees.** [Benefits_Summary.pdf](https://aidcares.org/attachments/Benefits_Summary.pdf)

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

## Qualifications
**What will you bring to the table?**
**Education:** Master’s degree in a human service field required
**Experience:** At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred
**Skills:** Fluent verbal and written Spanish and English, Required
**Equipment:** Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications Copy machine Telephone with voice mail system
**Additional Requirements:**

• Complete CEU’s required to maintain clinical licensure, if applicable
• Flexibility to work evening hours
• Use of personal automobile
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s
• personnel policies
• Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license
• Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.