Therapist- Full time/Part-time 2025

Company: Urban Wellness
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

We're looking for new team members to join our established mental health practice and become a part of our community!

First, a little about Urban Wellness:
Urban Wellness is a clinician-focused, woman, neurodivergent (AuDHD), lesbian owned group private practice in Chicago on a mission to eliminate mental health stigma by creating awareness of, appreciation for, and acceptance of mental health self-care. We strive to help members of our communities reconnect with the things that are truly important and thrive both in their own lives and in their relationships. Our team is multicultural and inclusive. Our clinicians represent a wide range of racial and ethnic groups and religions. Our diversity includes clinicians who identify as Black, Asian, Latinx, LGBTQ, 1st generation citizens, as neurodiverse and more. We make wellness a down-to-earth practice starting in-house with the team that we have built.

Office Locations:
We have four office locations in various Chicago neighborhoods; Edison Park, Sauganash, Old Irving Park, and Forest Park.

Important Note About Our Mission & Values:
It is important that our providers align with the mission and values of Urban Wellness. We believe in creating the best atmosphere for our clients and employees, to give back to our community, and being committed to social justice and anti-racism work. Our mission is to help members of our communities thrive, both in their own lives and in their relationships.

Our Values:
Urban Wellness lives by values that guide who we are as a team and how we present to our communities. We hire staff who bring these values to life.

• Creating strong relationships: Building strong, meaningful relationships is a basic need for all of us. We value building relationships within our community and helping our clients do the same. It's also a hallmark of our business to promote strong, lasting bonds within our team and to work collaboratively both in the office and out in the community.
• Serving the community: Part of our mission is to contribute to promoting wellness within the community through community involvement, speaking engagements, and financial contributions. It is our goal to reach more people and provide psychoeducational services to students, teachers + administration, and businesses through regular outreach in the community.
• Invest in quality: We're committed to providing the best atmosphere for our clients and our team. Our commitment is seen in our beautiful workspace for our employees and a comforting space for our clients and in offering the extra touches like coffee + tea stations, fun music, a collaborative environment for our team, and wrap around services for our clients. We promote continued education for our clinicians through quarterly trainings in evidence-based practices so clients can feel safe knowing their therapist is always growing in their skill.
• Promoting inclusion: We promote hiring clinicians of varying backgrounds, beliefs, and specialties to better serve the diverse and unique experience of our clients. It's also important that our office promotes a foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in its culture and practice.
  
  Ready to step into a role where your work matters? As a practice, Urban Wellness is committed to promoting inclusion, investing in your success, and empowering you to make a difference!
  
  What You Should Know About the Job:
  
  Key Rsponsibilities -
  • Perform on-site clinical counseling services to patients of Urban Wellness, as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.
  • Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the good will and reputation of Urban Wellness.
  • Abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed for Urban Wellness.
  • Respond to patients' requests for service or calls within established timeframes whether such requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc. or through the Urban Wellness website.
  • Respond to such requests by meeting, evaluating, and providing services to such patients.
  • Complete required documentation. Timely complete written records for each patient including, but not limited to: intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time by Urban Wellness or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the patient within a timely fashion (by Friday of each week).
  • Maintain accurate, up to date patient files, records, plans, and reports.
  • Communicate and collaborate with a patient's treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, etc.) as necessary.
  • Charge and collect payments from patients for services provided consistent with the policy and rate for such services as established by Urban Wellness.
  • It is a 30 hour work week with 25 of those hours dedicated to clients
  • Either 2 evenings 4-8pm or 1 evening and 1 weekend
  • Up to 2 days in officeSkills that May Make You a Great Fit for this Job -
    • Strong working knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
    • Strong working knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
    • Strong working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
    • Team player. Collaborate well with team members in support of our clients and community.
    • Demonstrate a passion for working with others (being collaborative) and helping fellow team members grow and learn.
    • Ability to accept and act on candid performance feedback.
    • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and during crises.
    • Flexibility and adaptability.
    • Genuine interest in helping others; clients and team members.
    • Excellent organizational skills.
    • High attention to detail.
    • High level of personal commitment and follow-through.
    • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks (without many reminders).
    • On-time. Punctual and dependable.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Proficient in the use of Google Business.
    • Proficient in the use of Electronic Health Records systems. Minimum Required Education & Experience:
      • Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work; and
      • Active, unrestricted license (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT or LCPC) in the State of Illinois
      • (must be fully licensed). A copy must be provided to Urban Wellness.
      • At least three years' experience post-unrestricted licensure.
      • Have at least one niche market for counseling services (i.e., children, teens, trauma,
      • anxiety, grief, anger management, etc.).
      • Current approval as an in-network provider with BCBS (preferred)
        
        What it's like working at Urban Wellness:
        
        Benefits
        • Pay is a flat rate that is specific on years of experience and licensure., between 41-59 per session
        • Hybrid options
        • PTO range is based on time at Urban Wellness and increases with time
        • Dental/Vision/Medical- employee and employee contributions for full time employees
        • Hybrid telehealth option
        • Paid Onboarding
        • CEs and supervision
        • 3% IRA match after 1 year
        • STD and Life insurance
          
          
          Work Location:
          • Primarily in-person, in office at an assigned Urban Wellness location
          • Telehealth may be provided to meet the needs of specific clients or circumstances
            Scheduling Requirements:
            • Be available for client sessions work (2) evenings per week or one evening and one weekend (6 hours) per week. Note: Evenings defined as working until 8:00 pm.
            • Attend occasional mandatory staff meetings.Powered by JazzHR
              
              
              
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