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Description:CLINICAL THERAPIST IIIBID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENTThis position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union - AFSCME (BARGAINING UNITS 1, 3, 4, & 5).Attention AFSCME members in Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, & 5: When submitting your bid application for this position, please select 01-AFSCME from the Bargaining Unit drop-down menu as it is the only option for AFSCME members.IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE ANDWANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITE AT: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS(Once the website opens, scroll down and click on the button titled “Bid Opportunities.”)IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY" , CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED “PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER.”(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.Department of Public HealthMission: The mission of the Chicago Department of Public Health is to promote and improve health by engaging residents, communities, and partners in establishing and implementing policies and services that prioritize residents and communitiesNumber of positions – 4ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Manages a therapeutic program by providing therapy to persons with serious mental illness, coordinating case management services to clients and overseeing clinical staff to ensure adherence to program goals and standards
Maintains caseloads, reviews treatment plans prepared by staff and facilitates psychotherapy sessions for clinical staff
Meets with staff to review the status of caseloads and the process of clients.
Provides professional diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy to individuals, groups and families.
Consults with psychiatrist, physicians, clinical therapist and other staff members to ensure cooperative treatment planning.
Provides referral and linkages with outside agencies to obtain additional services needed by clients.
Provides professional diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families.
Perform related duties as required:Location: LawndaleAddress: 1201 South CampbellChicago, ILShift: Monday - FridayHours: 8:30am – 4:30pm (4 days a week)12:30pm – 8:30 pm (1 day a week)OrLocation: EnglewoodAddress: 641 W. 63 rdChicago IL 60609Shift: Monday - FridayHours: 8:30am – 4:30pm (4 days a week)12:30pm – 8:30 pm (1 day a week)OrLocation: Greater GrandAddress: 4314 S. Cottage Grove AveChicago, IL 60653Shift: Monday - FridayHours: 8:30am – 4:30pm (4 days a week)12:30pm – 8:30 pm (1 day a week)OrLocation: Greater LawnAddress: 4150 W. 55 th StChicago, IL 60632Shift: Monday - FridayHours: 8:30am – 4:30pm (4 days a week)12:30pm – 8:30 pm (1 day a week)THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICEQualifications:MINIMUM 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 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 metLicensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications: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).Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.Education & Employment Verification – Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it related to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE : The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?” In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 (Member Copy-4) to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.Selection CriteriaThis position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:Supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of the position
Proficiency with electronic medical records
Previous experience diagnosing adult clients with symptoms of brief psychosis, bipolar disorders, depression with psychosis and schizophrenia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Psychologist
Bilingual (Spanish)
EvaluationYour initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.Residency RequirementAll employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process , please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org . Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly EmployerPlease note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.S.T. Applicationsfor this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) on 8/23/21 No exceptions will be made. )City of Chicago Department of Human ResourcesLori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner
