Community-Focused Mental Health Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Employer HSA contributions

Teladoc services

401K with 4% employer match

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services in Skokie, IL is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the North Center office. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, provide counseling and case management, and connect clients with community resources.

You will work with diverse families, support outreach, participate in committee work, and meet program goals. A MSW or Counseling degree and licensure steps are required, with DV training preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires MSW or Counseling degree from an accredited program.
• Applicant must apply to take LSW or LPC examination.
• 40-hour Domestic Violence Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive in-depth assessments and intake.
• Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services.
• Learns and utilizes agency and community resources.
• Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems.
• Recommends financial assistance for clients.
• Provides group services as indicated by program need.
• Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service.
• Complies with agency record-keeping expectations.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.

Skills

Mobility to caseload

Diversity collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW or Counseling degree

LSW/LPC exam application

DV training (40 hours) preferred

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services in Skokie, IL is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the North Center office. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, provide counseling and case management, and connect clients with community resources.

You will work with diverse families, support outreach, participate in committee work, and meet program goals. A MSW or Counseling degree and licensure steps are required, with DV training preferred.