Clinician II/Mental Health Coordinator (Early Childhood Wellness)

Family Service; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to provide essential behavioral health services to young children and their families. This full-time role involves direct service delivery, staff supervision, and program monitoring, all aimed at empowering vulnerable populations. With a commitment to improving community health, the position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of families. Join a passionate team that values collaboration and innovation in addressing social and economic challenges. If you have the relevant qualifications and a desire to impact the community positively, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with appropriate licensure required.
• 2 years experience in human services, with early childhood experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct child behavioral health services and supervise staff.
• Integrate evidence-based practices and monitor program effectiveness.

Skills

Behavioral Health Services

Child Supervision

Program Monitoring

Evidence-Based Practices

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensure as LPC, LMSW, or LMFT

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday / Occasional Evenings/Saturdays as needed

Family Service has offered comprehensive services to vulnerable populations in our community since 1903, and our mission has always remained strong: To empower individuals and families to transform their lives and strengthen their community.

Our programs are committed to improving the overall health of our families by working with community partners to effectively address social and economic instability, and provide valuable resources and support in homes, neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. These efforts demonstrate effectiveness in addressing community needs and improving outcomes for families while addressing social determinants of health that directly impact where people live, learn, work, and play. Our programs provide services including early childhood education, mental health counseling, outpatient substance abuse treatment, parent education, family strengthening, therapeutic visitation, financial empowerment, workforce development, and senior in-home assistance.

This is a 40-hour per week position that includes full-time benefits. The role provides direct child behavioral health services and supervision of other staff, program monitoring, while integrating evidence-based practices and maintaining expected productivity standards and adherence to professional practices. Services are provided in classroom, home, and office-based venues primarily to young children through age 8, working with teachers, parents, caregivers, and other providers.

Required qualifications:

Master's degree in psychology, behavioral health, social work, or a related behavioral science field, with licensure as an LPC, LMSW, or LMFT; or other professional licensure issued by the appropriate state agency. At least two years of experience in the human service field; 1 year of early childhood experience in any setting or 2 semesters of internship experience in a child mental health setting can substitute for 1 year post-masters. Experience in staff/intern supervision and program monitoring/oversight. Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred but not required.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working with young children (under age 9) and/or families, and fluency in English and Spanish (read, write, and speak) desirable.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years: 2 years experience in Human Services.