Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist will provide clinical support to staff serving youth in care. The Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist will be responsible for providing guidance and consultation to the assigned teams using the GuideTree framework. The Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist will participate in the Competency and Certification (C&C) process to develop the skills needed to train, teach, and lead staff through the case conceptualization process, provide value-added feedback, and deliver training to staff in an engaging manner while meeting GuideTree Fidelity standards.

The Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist is also responsible for effectively managing required weekly and monthly meetings and coordinating with agency leadership and the Youth Villages GuideTree Service Manager to support effective implementation of GuideTree. Fifty percent (50%) of the role is dedicated to GuideTree Service activities, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) is dedicated to providing direct therapy services at the Hoyleton, Salem, Belleville, or Fairview Heights campuses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Trains Foundations based on GuideTree principles.
• Assists staff in completing case conceptualization and critical thinking that adhere to GuideTree Fidelity.
• Maintains communication between staff, agency leadership, and Youth Villages.
• Maintains meeting schedules and associated documentation.
• Maintains thorough guidance and consultation notes that meet fidelity standards.
• Participates in the Competency and Certification process.
• Meets two-year recertification expectations as appropriate.
• Attends and evaluates staff Capstone presentations.
• Provides constructive and professional feedback to staff and supports continued development through coaching and consultation.
• Participates in clinical supervision to review assessments and service plans and identify additional evidence-based interventions as needed.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy as needed in office and community-based settings, utilizing evidence-based practices and a variety of therapeutic approaches. Community-based settings may include schools, homes, churches, residential settings, and other community locations.
• Participates in physical interventions, including restraints, when necessary to maintain safety and in accordance with TCI training and established procedures.
• Participates in clinical case staffings and coordinates service delivery with clients and other professionals serving the client.
• Assures proper billing for all services provided. Maintains timely, accurate, and professional records and adheres to all payer regulations, including applicable Medicaid Rule 132 and Managed Care Organization requirements.
• Completes professional documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy and applicable Medicaid requirements.
• Provides diagnostic assessments and completes the Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths (IM+CANS) and Individualized Crisis Management Plan (ICMP). Reviews and revises the IM+CANS and ICMP a minimum of every three months.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients as prescribed in the IM+CANS. Provides crisis intervention as necessary. Works directly with identified clients and their support systems to help them adjust to their life situations and plan for future needs.
• Performs other duties as reasonably assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept at utilizing a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and identify training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.
• Ability to effectively engage and train staff.
• Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility, initiative, and problem-solving skills while maintaining a high quality of work.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to provide constructive and professional feedback to staff.
• Willingness to engage in coaching, consultation, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Ability to self-assess strengths and areas for professional growth.
• Ability to apply feedback to future job performance and responsibilities. 
• Effective follow-up and organizational skills to maintain accountability and support staff progress. 
• Must meet DCFS/CANTS clearance requirements. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain proof of automobile insurance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in a license-eligible human services field that meets the educational requirements for Illinois professional licensure is required.
• Illinois licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) is preferred at the time of hire.
• Candidates who are license-eligible but not licensed at the time of hire must obtain applicable Illinois professional licensure within one (1) year of hire.
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in a similar setting preferred.
• Must maintain professional licensure in accordance with Illinois licensing board requirements once obtained.

CARE & TCI

Hoyleton has adopted the CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed by Cornell University, to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed. 

Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire. Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance. 

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention). Employees must:

• Pass the written test annually
• Pass the physical test every six months (if applicable to their role)

Monthly refresher opportunities are provided. Employees who fall out of compliance may be required to retake the full course. Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI are essential to job performance. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 This position operates in professional office, clinical, residential, and community-based environments and requires travel to agency sites, client locations, and partner organizations based on role responsibilities.

The role involves periods of walking, standing, and sitting, and may occasionally require climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, or lifting up to 30 lbs depending on job duties. 

The position may require physical activity associated with crisis intervention and participation in physical restraints, as applicable to the role.

Minimal exposure to environmental factors such as noise, dust, or varying indoor and outdoor temperatures may occur depending on program needs and client-related activities. 

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance with company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• 10 company holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional supplemental benefits including: voluntary life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their household members for additional support
• Tuition reimbursement to encourage continued learning and growth
• BenefitHub Perks Program offering valuable employee discounts