MHCCI - GRP Specialist In Illinois Job Details

Department: MHCCI - PSR/VOC Springfield
Category: Professional
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Master's degree in the field of sociology, social work, psychology, special education, etc. required, with 1 year related experience/demonstrated performance working with high risk, vulnerable individuals.  Completion of clinical practicum preferred.  Must have keyboarding and computer skills as required by position. Must have availability of own transportation, valid IL Driver's Licens, clean driving record, and proof of auto liability insurance.

Act as a therapeutic agent in providing therapeutically designed activities in the areas of psychiatric rehabilitation, consumer/community development, prevocational, and socialization/peer support.Develop treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans.

Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled clients.  Make appropriate referrals to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.

Date posted: 12/13/2009