Bilingual Mental Health Practitioner (MSW/Counseling)

Metropolitan Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

HSA employer contribution ($2,000/$4,0

Teladoc services

401K match

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services seeks Mental Health Practitioners for our North Center office in Chicago. You will perform assessments, provide case management, counseling, advocacy, and connect clients with community resources.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW or Counseling degree and are applying to take the LSW/LPC exam. Bilingual English/Spanish is required, and some DV training is preferred. Travel between sites is limited; driving within the city may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (MSW), or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Must have applied to take LSW or LPC examination.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• 40-hour Domestic Violence Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive in-depth assessments for a variety of program services. Performs intake as assigned.
• Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services.
• Learns and utilizes agency and community resources.
• Assess community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems.
• Recommends financial assistance for clients.
• Provides group services as indicated by program need.
• May be responsible for meeting contractual requirements such as 24-hour coverage.
• Represents and interprets programs of agency in community.
• May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
• Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service.
• Complies with agency record-keeping expectations.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mobility

Community-based caseload

Education

MSW or Counseling

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services seeks Mental Health Practitioners for our North Center office in Chicago. You will perform assessments, provide case management, counseling, advocacy, and connect clients with community resources.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW or Counseling degree and are applying to take the LSW/LPC exam. Bilingual English/Spanish is required, and some DV training is preferred. Travel between sites is limited; driving within the city may be required.