Description:
Title: Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
Reporting Relationship: Behavioral Health Clinical Manager
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Summary
The Project of the Quad Cities (TPQC) is a medical and social service non-profit provider with a focus on HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, STD, LGBTQ+ primary and specialty care. The Licensed Mental Health Clinician provides mental health assessments, interventions, and consultations for individuals and groups with mental health and substance use disorders and develops treatment plans, coordinates modalities, and ensures adherence to treatment protocols for assigned clients.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Clinical Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' mental health needs, including gathering relevant information about their history, current concerns, and goals for therapy.
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Treatment Planning: Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Utilize evidence-based practices and adapt treatment strategies as needed.
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Individual Therapy: Provide individual therapy sessions to clients using a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches.
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Group Therapy: Facilitate group therapy sessions on topics such as coping skills, stress management, and interpersonal relationships. Create a supportive and inclusive environment for group participants.
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Collaboration and Referral: Coordinate care with other healthcare providers, social services agencies, and community resources to ensure holistic support for clients. Make appropriate referrals for additional services, such as psychiatric evaluation or substance abuse treatment.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client sessions, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
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Professional Development: Stay informed about current trends and best practices in the field of behavioral health. Participate in ongoing training and supervision to enhance clinical skills and knowledge. Adherence to the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics
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Team Participation: Provide support to masters level interns as needed. Participate in TPQC committees and events as needed. Occasionally provide in-house training or consultation for other staff.
Requirements:
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Normal hours of work and days for the Project are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May require flex hours to meet client need as necessary. Working flexibly (some days of the week from home) is available.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Both standing and sitting are required.
- Various types of equipment/supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements and include, but are not limited to, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, printers, scanner, copier etc.
- The employee may be required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
Required Education and Experience
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Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychologist
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Illinois OR Iowa Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker, licensed clinical professional counselor or licensed clinical psychologist. TPQC will assist in obtaining Iowa or Illinois license if necessary.
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Minimum 2 years’ experience providing behavioral health services in a community based organization or private practice
Preferred Education and Experience
Professional or lived experience with:
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LGBTQ+ communities
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individuals experiencing chronic disease or traumatic diagnosis
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people living with HIV
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historically oppressed/marginalized groups
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substance, alcohol and drug abuse
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time to adjust and adapt to the changing needs of the business.
EEO Statement
The Project of the Quad Cities believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Our company’s success depends on the effective utilization of qualified individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will not discriminate on the basis of these characteristics in a personnel action including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, demotions, benefits, compensation, discipline, termination and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
Salary
Compensation starts at $52,016 per year. The final offered salary is determined by years of professional and/or lived experience beyond the minimum requirement, with an additional 2.5% for those proficient in a second language relevant to the role. Our compensation structure is experience-centric and not contingent on education. As part of our commitment to pay equity, salaries are non-negotiable and include an annual cost of living increase.
Additional Incentives
- Smaller Caseloads
- Paid Continuing Education
- Paid Licensing Fees
- An organizational commitment to work/life balance
- Sign on Bonus of $5,000 for licensed position.
“The Project of the Quad Cities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.”
