Community Support Specialist at Josselyn

Location: Northbrook, IL - Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Salary: $40k - $45k

Job Summary:

The Community Support Specialist is responsible for clinical services provided as assigned. The Community Support Specialist is accountable for all related clinical, administrative, and quality and compliance responsibilities.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments, Development, modification, and review of treatment plan
Community outreach
Counseling
Crisis intervention
Case management
Client centered consultation with community providers or agency staff
Attendance and participation at clinical presentations
Use of supervision or consultation when required or needed

Quality and Compliance Responsibilities:

Complete Mental Health Assessment within 3 days of face-to-face assessment
Complete Treatment Plan within 3 days of completion of the Mental Health Assessment
Ensure individual treatment plans are updated and recorded in CIS prior to the six-month due date
Modify Treatment Plans as appropriate
Complete annual mental health assessments timely and update CIS
All Progress Notes will be entered into the medical record as soon as possible or within three business days of the date of service
Provide timely completion of Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS) (for adults)
Compliance with all Policy and Procedures
Maintain productivity goals as determined by supervisor

Administrative Responsibilities:

Keep weekly schedule current
Complete requests time off in a timely manner through supervisor
Participate in Accreditation and Certification processes as directed
Participate in Committee Work as directed
Participate in Strategic Planning as appropriate
Participate in Community Related Services as appropriate
Represent the agency with integrity

Required Qualifications

Clinically related bachelor’s degree
Three professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work
Must hold a valid driver's license and proof of insurance

Benefits? Josselyn offers...& more!

6 weeks of PTO
10 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement for clinicians
Annual 403b contribution
$2k quarterly bonuses for clinicians

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Life at Josselyn

Josselyn is a nonprofit community mental health provider offering a full range of therapeutic care, including therapy, psychiatry, case management, art therapy, and employment support. Josselyn’s mission of providing Mental Health for All ensures cost is not a barrier to receiving the highest quality mental health treatment and support. Josselyn works with every client to ensure access to care regardless of income and insurance, including a sliding fee scale based on eligibility.

Thrive Here & What We Value

Integrity and professionalism

Collaboration with other supervisors

Performance improvement activities participation

Incident reporting

Personnel policies adherence

Patient-centered care

Continuous improvement and innovation

Compassionate approach to patients

Strong communication skills

Focus on student needs and skill development

Job FunctionsClinical ResponsibilitiesQuality and Compliance ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Responsibilities

Job RequirementsClinically related bachelor’s degreeThree professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical workValid driver's license and proof of insurance

SkillsComprehensive Mental Health AssessmentsCounselingCrisis interventionCase managementClient centered consultation with community providers or agency staffAttendance and participation at clinical presentationsUse of supervision or consultation when required or neededComplete Mental Health Assessment within 3 days of face-to-face assessmentComplete Treatment Plan within 3 days of completion of the Mental Health AssessmentModify Treatment Plans as appropriateCompliance with all Policy and ProceduresMaintain productivity goals as determined by supervisorStrong communication skillsAbility to work in a team environmentFlexibility and adaptabilityCompassion and empathy for clientsAttention to detail and organization

Community Support Specialist