CCBHC Mental Health Practitioner (Evenings and Weekends)

BIRNN; Illinois; On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

HSA contributions

Teladoc access

401K match

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a full-time CCBHC Mental Health Practitioner for evenings and weekends at our Merrionette Park office. The role includes assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, and case management for diverse clients within the CCBHC model.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's in Social Work, Counseling or related field, plus LSW or LPC, IM+CANS certification, and ideally ASAM certification. Travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required.
• Must obtain and maintain IM+CANS certification.
• ASAM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessment and clinical formulation, development of accurate diagnosis and strengths-based treatment plans for CCBHC services.
• Provides individual/group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services.
• Maintains timely and accurate client records and required reporting.
• Works with multidisciplinary professionals to provide coordinated care.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

IM+CANS certification

ASAM certified

Job description

CCBHC Mental Health Practitioner (Evenings and Weekends)

Job Details
Description
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.COMMUNITY!Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Servicesempowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than a company's bottom line? Then we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for a full-timeCCBHC Mental Health Practitionerto join ourMerrionette Park office.

SALARY:The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of$59,000-$70,000annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for first-time employees with MFS! ($1,250 on the first paycheck and $1,250 after 6 months of employment).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessment and clinical formulation, development ofaccuratediagnosis andstrengths-based treatment plans for CCBHC services. Performsopen accessas assigned.
Provides individual/group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services, adhering to CCBHC and MRO/Medicaid rehabilitation service models.Providesa full range of therapeutic interventions, advocacy, skill-building, and related services. Provides evidence-based treatment interventions per training and certifications.
Learnsandutilizesagency and community resources.
Assesses community conditions that affect clients toidentifyresource gaps and problems.
Works with multidisciplinary professionalsincluding psychiatrists,nursesand community agencies to provide a continuum of coordinated care to meet the complex needs of clients.
Provide on-call or in-person crisis intervention services when necessary.
Recommends financialassistanceand otherbenefits the client may be entitled to.
May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct serviceandmaintainsquality and fidelity to evidence-based practices.
Maintainstimelyandaccurateclient records and any necessary agency and CCBHC required reporting.
Participates in agency and sitebasedrequired meetings and trainings.
Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university,required.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),required.
Must obtain and maintain IM+CANS certification,required.
2+ years of post-graduate social work experience at an intermediate skill level,preferred.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or experience working with clients experiencing substance use preferred.Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),preferred.
IM+CANS certification,preferred.
ASAM certified,preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
TRAVEL/MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Driving forworkrequiredwith a personally owned vehicle.
TRAVEL BETWEEN SITES:

Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clickinghere!

Some highlights include:

Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
And so much more! Make sure you clickhereto see the full suite of benefits offered!

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.