Floater Mental Health Professional

Description

Schedule: Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday Off, Tuesday 1 PM - 9 PM Wednesday 1 PM - 9 PM, Thursday Off, Friday 1 PM - 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM. Please note schedule is subject to change based on visitation schedule.

Minimum Requirements
The Candidate must be at least 21 years old and must have either a Bachelor’s degree in human services, a Bachelors in any field with 1 year supervised human services experience or 5 years supervised experience in mental health or human services, valid Illinois driver’s license (preferred).

In addition, the candidate must have experience with at-risk/challenging youth; open to supervision and able to work as part of a team; role model appropriately; nurture, teach, and structure the daily living setting; and willing to support the mission of LYDIA.

Responsibilities
The residential program at LYDIA services youth ages 6-17; many of whom are involved with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The youth reside at LYDIA and are provided a structured living environment in addition to treatment that focuses on skill-building, regulation, and the trauma/neglect they endured.

Role includes: enhancing clients’ daily living skills; monitoring clients at all times to ensure safety; participation in training; assisting clients in growing emotionally and socially through informal counseling and facilitating skill-building groups; encouraging clients in education by monitoring and assisting with homework, teacher communication, school behavior, and special school activities; planning, supervising, and participating with clients in recreational activities; documenting mental health services provided.

Lydia Home Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.