CTA- Mental Health Licensed Clinician

Healthcare-Alternative-Systems,-Inc; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Public holidays

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

FSA

Retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Education & training support

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) is seeking a licensed mental health clinician to provide assessments, treatment recommendations, and crisis outreach to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. The role involves collaboration with peer support staff, crisis response on CTA routes, and maintaining client records in a compliant, timely manner.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, referrals to appropriate services, and participation in supervision, community events,

Formación

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Clinical licensure (LPC/LCPC/LSW/LCSW/LMFT) or eligibility is required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred; comfortable with public engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Provide assessments and treatment recommendations for individuals with mental health disorders.
• Engage in crisis response and outreach along CTA routes and in-community settings.
• Maintain clinical case files and participate in supervision and training.
• Collaborate with peer support staff and referral partners to coordinate care.
• Document services per DMH/agency guidelines and QA audits.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Crisis intervention

Community outreach

Written and verbal communication

Independence with teamwork

Microsoft Word

Outlook

EMR systems

Educación

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s in Counseling/Psychology or related field

Clinical licensure or license eligible

Herramientas

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

MISSION STATEMENTHealthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) provides a continuum of multicultural and bilingual (English/Spanish) behavioral care and social services that empower individuals, families, and communities. HAS seeks to implement sustainable programs that benefit society by improving the well-being and recovery efforts of those individuals, families, and communities impacted by behavioral health problems. With eleven locations across the Chicagoland area, HAS provides services and resources to individuals at every stage in their behavioral/recovery journey so that they can be successful and become contributing members of their communities.JOB SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Program Lead, the mental health clinician will provide assessments and recommendations for treatment – as well as other supportive Mental Health services – to those suffering with Mental Health disorders. The mental health clinician will partner with peer support staff to appropriately engage in crisis response in and around the CTA Blue Line Station Logan Square – Jefferson Park locations to those who are living with serious mental health illness and/or substance use disorder. The mental health clinician will provide outreach crisis response services, referrals and other resources as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIESNOTE: YOU WILL BE ON THE BLUE LINE TRAINS AND PLATEFORMS*Monday-Friday 9am to 5pmCompletes preliminary risk assessments, Illinois Medicaid Crisis Assessment Toolkit (IM-CAT) for individuals in crisis on the assigned CTA route.Conducts crisis intervention sessions on the CTA platform or designated space with the goal of transporting them to our crisis Living Room for further support.Provides treatment recommendations for all clients.Refers individuals in crisis to appropriate referral resources, as neededAssists in determining a need for an involuntary petition, additional psychiatric assessments, or other emergency services.Maintains clinical case files on all assigned clients, which will be subject to regular internal quality assurance audits.Completes follow-up calls that involved imminent harm or threatened harm.Works as part of a team to further develop program initiatives and to increase referral networks.Participates in regular outreach activities, including canvassing the community, tabling at community events, and collaborating with other HAS outreach teams.Attends and participates in Group Supervision meetings.Participates in agency-sponsored training, agency meetings, community outreach events, health fairs, fundraising events, etc., as directed by the Program Coordinator/Program Administrator.Performs all other duties as assigned by the Program Team Leader, Director, or Executive Team.REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIESMust be comfortable and confident conducting community outreach along the CTA Blue Line and engaging with individuals in public settings.Fluency in both English and Spanish, preferred.Familiarity with DMH Rule 132 and its general provisions & requirements pertaining to the delivery & documentation of Community Mental Health services.Possess above average written and verbal communication skills.Possess the ability to work independently while supporting the larger team.Must be highly self-motivated, disciplined, organized, and require minimal oversight.Must be comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook (email and calendars), and should have some familiarity working with Electronic Health/Medical Records systems.Possess some flexibility to accommodate client and programmatic needs.Possess experience working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis.Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods at a time.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEMaster’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related field from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Depart. of Education approval, required.Clinical licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW LCSW, LMFT), or license eligible, required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITSAt HAS, we value our employees and offer a robust benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. When you join our team, you’ll receive:19 Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)13 Paid Holidays – Enjoy time off to rest and rechargeComprehensive Health Insurance – Affordable HMO, PPO, and HSA options through Blue Cross Blue ShieldDental & Vision Coverage – Choose from HMO or PPO dental plans and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue ShieldFlexible Spending Account (FSA)- Medical, dependent care and commuterRetirement Plan – 403(b)Life & Disability InsuranceEducation & Training Support - $200 dollars annualVoluntary BenefitsEAP