Behavioral Health Clinician

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services in all behavioral health programs, which include, but are not limited to mental health counseling, substance abuse/addictions, elder care, admissions, emergency preparedness and other special programs and projects.
• Promotes public education and awareness by taking part in presentations before community groups emphasizing mental health programs as directed by Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Services Director
• Provides crisis/suicide intervention by agency-provided telephone after hours on rotation with coworkers and with supervisor support. All interventions are addressed over the phone.

Schedule:

• Position requires 2 evenings a week (11:00 am – 7:00 pm) Tuesday through Thursday.
• Remaining days (including Mondays and Fridays) are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Benefits:

• Base Salary - $58,000 - $63,000 per year (Depending on Qualifications)
• 13 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid Vacation Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service.
• Paid Sick Time – 6 hours accrued each month, available for use immediately, unlimited carryover each year.
• Paid Personal Time – 40 hours annually, complies with Illinois Paid Leave Act.
• Group Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HMO & PPO options available for employee & family members.
• Dental Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• Vision Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan with voluntary additional contributions. Eligible to receive an IMRF regular plan pension (vesting) after 10 years of service.
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance – employee only coverage.
• Employee sponsored Life Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• AFLAC benefit options.
• Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development encouraged; time allocated for trainings.
• This position qualifies for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Positive, cooperative, and professional attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to provide mental health and substance use counseling to adults and youth.
• Reflects experience/interest in the culturally diverse population that the health department serves.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a human service-related field required & experience in group, family & individual therapy or crisis/suicide intervention.
• License as LSW or LPC required.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass background check.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: Less than 1 year
Salary: $58,000 - $63,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No