Full Time - Howard Brown Health 63rd St. - In Power Therapist (17113)
Company: Full Time - Howard Brown Health 63rd St.
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsLevel ExperiencedJob Location Howard Brown Health
63rd St. - Chicago, ILPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level
Master's DegreeJob Shift AnyJob Category Health CareWhy Howard
Brown Health Mission: Rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation, Howard Brown
Health provides affirming healthcare and mobilizes for social
justice. We are agents of change for individual wellbeing and
community empowerment. Vision: Howard BrownHealth envisions a
future where healthcare and transformative social policies
actualize human rights and equity for all. Community-based health
clinics in some of Chicago's most underserved neighborhoods The
largest LGBTQ health provider in the Midwest Latinx inclusive
community based on respect, equal opportunity, and appreciation of
diversity to provide the culturally competent support and services
within Howard Brown Health. What is in it for you: A commitment to
work-life balance with: 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of
personal time 12 accrued sick days per year 9 paid holidays,
including Juneteenth PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused
PTO into liquid assets Employer-sponsored health, dental, vision
insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan. BCBS HMO, PPO and PPO
Select Plans HMO premium = $27/month BCBS Dental premium =
$7.50/month EyeMed Vision premium = $3.26/month 401k program with
up to 5% employer match after 90 days = $1,700+ Employer-paid basic
life insurance valued at one times the annual salary up to $100K
Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term
disability Up to $720 pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC &
PSLF Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling
sessions 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at
local businesses What you can expect: The In Power Behavioral
Health Therapist is a key staff member in the implementation of
Howard Brown's first holistic LGBTQ-specific, Sexual Violence and
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Program. The In Power Behavioral
Health Therapist is responsible for working with Howard Brown
Health medical, social services, and youth center staff to provide
LGBTQ-affirming, survivor-center, harm-reductive, intersectional,
consent driven, and trauma-informed prevention and intervention
services for young people and adults who disclose sexual violence
and intimate partner violence. The position requires a full-time
licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed clinical
professional counselor (LCPC), or clinical psychologist who will be
responsible for responding clinic disclosures of acute sexual
assault, de-escalate patients in crisis, and work with the
multidisciplinary team to provide wrap around mental health care
for survivors who have recently experienced an assault. In
congruence with In Power department frameworks; mental health
services are provided with a focus on trauma-informed, gender and
identity affirming, anti-oppression, harm reductive,
client-centered, care. This includes, but is not limited to,
assessment of needs and barriers to health, individual and group
therapy, couples therapy, short-term interventions, treatment
planning, referral to internal and external resources, client
psycho-education, discharge planning and crisis management.
Services provided will follow professional standards and ethical
guidelines. Howard Brown is an approved NHSC loan repayment site.
Additional information can be found at: How you will make an
impact: Provide one-on-one crisis counseling during medical
appointments related to sexual harm Provide short-term therapy
services (3-24 sessions) to survivors related to sexual violence
via individual, family, or couples therapy Participate in program
development and implementation for support groups and other
psychoeducational groups for youth and adults Participate in
multiple (internal and external) trainings to enhance skills and
capacities related to service provision, trauma-focused
interventions, and utilization of LGBTQ-affirming practices for
survivors of sexual violence Conduct screenings, make referrals,
complete assessments, and provide therapy. Document patient
contact/progress concisely in the electronic medical record in
accordance with policies and procedures. Meets weekly productivity
standards including, but not limited to, number of encounters per
week. Ensure highest quality of care by collaborating with other
disciplines (i.e., medical, resource advocacy, psychiatry, linkage
to care, outreach, drop-in workers) to improve client mental and
physical health. Participate in quality assurance activities
including program evaluation, staff development, continuing
education and outcome assessment. Supervise volunteers and trainees
working within behavioral health. Provide consultation to other
staff, trainees and volunteers on clinical issues Participate in
weekly supervision with the Associate Director of In Power
Participate in biweekly multidisciplinary team meetings with In
Power case managers, nursing staff, medical staff Participate in
daily multidisciplinary team huddles with In Power case managers,
nursing staff and medical team Participate in curriculum
development, training development, and writing of abstracts for
conferences and journal publications Attend and participate in all
required meetings, including department and program meetings,
agency committee meetings, agency all-staff meetings, trainings and
group consultation. Maintain the highest level of patient
confidentiality. Provide timely and succinct feedback to PCPs, case
managers and resource advocates, drop-in workers, linkage to care
workers and other staff regarding client condition and possible
barriers to care for shared clients. Communicate with billing staff
and practice management staff regarding client issues as necessary.
Other duties as assigned. What you will bring to Howard Brown
Health: Minimum qualifications: Masters or Doctoral level degree in
social work, psychology, counseling or related field Current
licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed
Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or as a licensed clinical
psychologist in Illinois OR license eligible within 6 months of
hire Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention, and individual
and group therapy Demonstrated experience working with trauma
and/or survivors of intimate or sexual violence Previous experience
working with the LGBTQ community Prior knowledge and experience
with clients who are HIV+ and with diverse communities Ability to
work evening hours and/or Saturdays Preferred Qualifications:
Fluent in Spanish; ability to provide clinical services fluently in
Spanish and in English. Prior experience working with transgender,
gender non-conforming and gender queer people. Knowledge of health
disparities, substance use and domestic violence issues within
LGBTQ community. Completed State of Illinois domestic violence and
sexual assault 40-hour trainings and previous experience working
with clients impacted by sexual and/or intimate partner violence
Prior experience supervising interns or volunteers. Deaf/HOH
communication skills. ADA SPECIFICATIONS Requires ability to speak
audibly and listen actively. Requires ability to use computers,
telephones and other office equipment. Requires ability to sit for
extended periods of time. May require occasional bending and
lifting up to 25 pounds. May require periodic travel. EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:Decisions and criteria governing the
employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made
in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status,
age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by
federal, state or local statutes. The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and
skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or
remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition,
reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this
position.
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