About Us:
Rosecrance seeks dedicated individuals to provide the highest quality care to treat substance use disorder and mental health issues. We’re focused on one thing: Providing the best opportunity for long and lasting recovery.
With more than 40 locations, Rosecrance offers high quality and efficient comprehensive services for children, adolescents and adults. We hold ourselves and our staff to very high standards and in return for excellence we provide a comprehensive salary and benefit package including health, life, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan with company match, and paid time off bank.
The Family Psychoeducation Specialist is responsible to work in partnership with families using evidence-based practices, assisting and linking them to the TIP Court team, and empowering them with knowledge regarding the complexities of mental illness. Specific duties include; meeting with and education of families about mental illness, coping skills, the criminal justice system, problem-solving strategies, and creating partnerships for recovery and successful program completion. The Family Psychoeducation Specialist provides continuity of program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Also, participates as a team member in the delivery of mental health services to clients and their families, links clients and families to community resources, and facilitates the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.
The Family Psychoeducation Specialist will attend weekly clinical and court staffing, and will discuss clinical progress with the treatment teams, as well as, collaborate closely with the courts. Staff will also complete all necessary paperwork on a weekly basis to provide treatment updates as necessary.
(Part Time Hours Available)
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:• Bachelor’s Degree • Demonstrated education, training or experience in the mental health services• MHP designation• Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed• Excellent organizational and computer skills• Self-Starter with ability to work independently and with a team• Skilled in conducting individual, family and group counseling, case management• Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, families, staff or community resources• Valid driver’s licenseEssential Responsibilities:1. Work hours prescribed by and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.2. Ability to motivate and problem solve with staff regarding effective clinical practices.3. Ability to be self-motived, seek improved performance, problem solving while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families.4. Skills to adapt verbal and written communication to the language and style of the client and their family.5. Complete all necessary documentation with in the appropriate time lines.6. Undertake primary case management responsibilities for designated clients.7. Conduct individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for clients and/or family members.8. Ensure that client service records are maintained consistent with regulations.9. Maintain communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).10. Ability to coordinate services from a variety of community resources11. Utilize a variety of treatment concepts, evidence based practices and service modalities when providing care.12. Present workshops, lectures and training to clients, families, staff and community groups as needed.13. Be familiar with court proceedings and available to make court appearances on behalf of Rosecrance clients.14. Serve as a member of the Clinical Team and participate in all team meetings and activities.15. Exercise confidentiality in keeping with the professional Code of Conduct and within the framework of the law.16. Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.17. Serve as a role model and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing the agency.18. Assume other related responsibilities as delegated by management.
Job Type: Part Time
Pay: Based on education, experience and credentials
Benefits:
Schedule: Part Time Hours
Work Location: Rosecrance Ware Center – Rockford, IL
Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer.
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