Independent Licensed Outpatient Clinician-Urgent Care - Advocates

Overview

 Salary: $68,827-$74,027

$5,000 Sign- On Bonus

(applicable to external candidates only)

The Licensed Outpatient Clinician will provide comprehensive outpatient counseling/therapy to children, adults and families in need of services out of Advocates' Urgent Care Center.

Advocates is seeking empathetic, compassionate, driven professionals to offer clinical support to those in need.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.  We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations to children, adults and families.
• Provide individual and family treatment to children, adults and families.
• Provide consultation to schools and social service agencies as needed.
• Provide outreach services to clients as needed.
• Maintain up to date client records including written evaluations, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, termination summaries and progress notes in accordance to division deadlines.
• Coordinate home visits and maintain contact with client’s families, as appropriate.
• Advocate for client’s needs within the program as well as with external agencies.

• Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications.

• Attends and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, psychology or accredited field, one year experience working in an outpatient setting and current independent licensure of LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Strong computer knowledge.  Ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document medical necessary clinical services.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent written skills and ability to communicate effectively in the primary language of the program/programs to which assigned. 
• Ability to thrive in an independent role while offering and receiving team support.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience. 

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening.  We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve.  We put the individual first.