Assessment Clinician

Heritage Behavioral Health Center; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellness days every other Friday

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, Illinois is seeking an Assessment Clinician to work with individuals transitioning from nursing facilities to community settings. This role involves assessing, collaborating with nursing staff, and being part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Candidates must have a Master’s degree in social work or a related field, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach. The position offers competitive salary, wellness days, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, human services, or related field required.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Completion of assessments and making recommendations for persons served.
• Collaboration with nursing facility staff to gather information.
• Participation as a member of the multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to conduct thorough clinical assessments

Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Assessment Clinician – Community Transition

Salary:

• Master's Degree: $60,000/annually + paid wellness day every other Friday

Additional compensation available for candidates with professional licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW).

Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on client care - regardless of the position they hold.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Every other Friday off - paid wellness days
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC

Your Role

This position will work with our multi-disciplinary team focused on class members served in the Williams Consent Decree. This program works towards moving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness/dual disorders who want to transition from living in a nursing facility to community settings. This position will provide a majority of services within the partnered nursing facility.

Core Responsibilities

• Completion of assessments and making appropriate recommendations for persons served residing in the nursing facility
• Collaboration with nursing facility staff to review records and gather information
• Participation as a member of the multi-disciplinary clinical team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work within a collaborative, team-based approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with persons served, nursing facility staff, and clinical team members
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use disorders, and community-based resources
• Ability to conduct thorough clinical assessments and formulate appropriate recommendations

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, human services, or related field required
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance required

Heritage Also Offers the Following with This Position

• Wellness Days: Every other Friday off - paid for wellness
• Wellness Benefits: Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance; health insurance includes substantial agency contributions toward the cost
• Retirement: 401(k) plan
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Licensure Support: Clinical supervision provided for individuals seeking licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW)
• Loan Forgiveness: Heritage is a National Health Service Corp Site, providing access to federal student loan forgiveness for licensed counselors, nurses, social workers, and substance use professionals. Additional information available at nhsc.hrsa.gov
• Payroll: Direct deposit
• Agency-Provided: Life insurance and short-term disability policies

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!