MILIEU AND GROUP TREATMENT FACILITATOR - CERMAK

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

LOCATION : CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES (DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS), 2800 S. CALIFORNIA AVE.

DEPARTMENT: CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES

SHIFT: 3PM-11PM

SALARY: $60,520 - $65,217

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, the Milieu and Group Treatment Facilitator assists with planning, developing, and implementing therapeutic services in the assigned mental health program. Orients patients and tracks patient behavior, provides and monitors patient care activities in the milieu, and provides group counseling, and care to individuals with a mentally illness or substance use disorder.

Typical Duties

• Conducts group and specialty counseling sessions as assigned
• Leads and/or co-leads community and milieu meetings as assigned
• Establishes and maintains a positive environment for learning how to be accountable for one's choices in a caring community where members can help themselves and each other make positive changes (a.k.a., therapeutic community program)
• Accompanies and observes patients during recreational activities, both on and off the unit
• Completes clinical documentation, including progress note charting, and staffing notes in compliance with Cook County Health (CCH), work site, regulatory and, where indicated, billing requirements.
• Assists with Crisis Intervention under the direction of an independently licensed clinician
• Orients new patients and tracks their adjustment to the therapeutic environment
• Communicates and collaborates with other CCH staff and community providers regarding patient care issues
• Maintains assigned caseload and program statistics
• Maintains the clinical integrity of patient records
• Attends and participates in team, administrative, and clinical staffing meetings
• Attends staff development and departmental meetings as scheduled
• Works with a patient to identify treatment goals and treatment progress and shares this information with the independently licensed clinician creating or updating a treatment plan. Reports physical plant and environmental problems to administration to ensure staff and patient safety
• Develops and maintains with medical, nursing, administrative, and correctional staff to ensure quality patient care
• Adheres to all CCH policies and procedures of the assigned work site and of Cook County Government.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field from an accredited college or university (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
• Two (2) years of experience in a custodial setting providing group, mental health, and/or substance use disorder services

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and treatment modalities
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients and motivates them to cooperate
• Ability to function in all clinical areas of the department such as acute care units, sub-acute care units, residential unit, intake, etc.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22(Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.