CLINICAL THERAPIST III
Company: City of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
CLINICAL THERAPIST III Job Number: 395283 Description BID/JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT
CLINICAL THERAPIST III
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Chicago First Responder Wellness Section
Number of Positions: 2
Starting Salary: $84,972.00
This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC.
Only current City employees covered under the City's Collective
Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are
considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who
properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any
non-bidders.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the
City of Chicago"
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled
'payee/employee number')
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID
APPLICATION.
Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background
investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all
pre-employment exams prior to appointment.
*The Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) is an
operation that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Under general supervision, the class provides professional
therapeutic treatment services in a supervisory and administrative
capacity, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manage short- and long-term caseloads of enrolled OEMC 911
employees
Conduct clinical assessment services
May be on call or required to come in to assess and assist with
crisis off hours
Identify signs of emotional and psychological trauma and help
manage stress and mental health strains that may occur after a
critical incident
Work with supervisory staff to make determinations of need for
clinical support for 911 employees
Provide outreach and follow up to support 911 employees
Provide referrals, linkages, and wellness tools with outside
agencies to obtain additional services needed by 911 employees
Speak at rollcalls and conduct training sessions on various topics
pertaining to emotional and behavioral wellness
Complete appropriate case notes documentation and disposition of
cases
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Section/Unit: Chicago First Responder Wellness
Address: 1411 W. Madison St
Hours/Shift: One (1) Clinical Therapist III will be on the 10:00 am
to 6:00 pm shift AND one (1) Clinical Therapist III will be on the
6:00 pm to 2:00 am shift to ensure that all 911 shifts are exposed;
May be On Call
*Will be required to work weekends and/or holidays, as needed. Will
be required to respond to critical emergencies and traumatic
incidents.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE. Qualifications MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's
degree in Psychology or Social Work, plus three (3) 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 (3) additional years of professional
mental health experience, or an equivalent combination of
education, training and experience, provided that the minimum
degree requirement is met.
NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at time of
processing.
Licensure, 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). 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).
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully complete an
interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the
qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the
position will be selected.
Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the
collective bargaining agreement.
Non-Bidders best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the
position will be selected AND
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the
following:
Previous experience providing clinical counseling
Previous experience responding to crisis situations and traumatic
incidents
Previous experience with law enforcement/911
Previous experience providing consultation and treatment
planning
Previous experience working with an Employee Assistance Program
Any of the following clinical licenses: Licensed Clinical
Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC), Psy.D and/or
Ph.D.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE
OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY
EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military
Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST
on May 8, 2024. Job Posting: Apr 24, 2024, 5:00:00 AM - Closing
Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 9, 2024, 4:59:00 AMBU:
04 - Salary: $84,972.00 Pay Basis:Yearly
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