JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Clinical Therapist III - Excluded

Department of Human Resources

EEO Division

Number of Vacancies: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Under general supervision, the class provides professional therapeutic treatment services in a supervisory and administrative capacity and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages a therapeutic program, coordinating case management services to clients and overseeing clinical staff to ensure adherence to program goals and standards.

• Assigns caseloads, reviews treatment plans prepared by staff, and facilitates psychotherapy sessions for clinical staff.

• Oversees and evaluates staff performance in all phases of psychotherapeutic treatment.

• Meets with staff to review the status of caseloads and the progress of clients.

• Assists staff in providing quality services and managing workloads.

• Develops and implements objectives and standards for client care.

• Plans and implements staff development, in-service training programs, and case management presentations.

• Assists in the implementation of administrative policies, programs, and activities at a mental health center.

• Maintains program records and prepares statistical and narrative reports of program activities and accomplishments.

• Prepares various administrative reports relating to services provided and clients served.

• Provides counseling and psychotherapy services to employees through a departmental employee assistance program

• Provides professional diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families

• Consults with psychiatrists, physicians, clinical therapists, and other staff members to ensure cooperative treatment planning

• Provides referrals and linkages with outside agencies to obtain additional services needed by clients

• Responds to crises (e.g., violence in the workplace, accidents, general workplace unrest), as required

• Conducts and facilitates training seminars requested by various City departments and outside agencies, as requested

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 121 N. LaSalle Room 1100

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Salary : $73,800.00 (starting salary non-negotiable)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work, plus three years of professional mental health experience; or a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Pastoral Counseling, Art Therapy, or Educational Psychology, plus one-year post-master's degree supervised practicum carried out in a mental health setting, as well as three additional years of professional mental health experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

NOTE: Some positions may require individuals to be Licensed Practitioners of the Healing Arts (LPHA) requiring possession of any one or more of the following clinical licenses: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Professional Psychologist (LCP).

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous work experience in EAP environments covering drug and substance abuse

• Previous work experience in mental health in group and family therapy settings

• Previous work experience handling a high volume of clients in large settings

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the position's responsibilities will be selected.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 07/02/2024 .