Family Support Professional Coordinator

McKinley Community Services, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

12 paid holidays

Medical

Vision

403(b) plan

Life insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Family medical leave

Job summary

McKinley Community Services, Inc. is looking for a Full-time FSP/SFSP Coordinator in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on providing clinical assessments and coordinating mental health support for youth. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in counseling or a related field and has experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders. Responsibilities include managing client enrollments, performing assessments, and implementing treatment plans for children and families in need. A competitive salary range of $55,000 to $60,000 annually is offered, along with benefits like paid vacation, medical coverage, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1,000 hours or 1 year clinical experience under a qualified professional.
• Personal auto and valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide clinical assessment and treatment planning.
• Maintain weekly communication with client and family members.
• Link youth to appropriate community-based services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Clinical assessments

Therapy/counseling

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Location

Greenwood, 8741 South Greenwood, Chicago, IL 60619, USA

Overview

Family Support Program (FSP), formerly known as the Individual Care Grant program, provides access to intensive mental health services and supports to youth with a severe emotional disturbance. The goal of the FSP is to support eligible youth and their families by strengthening family stability, improving clinical outcomes, and promoting community-based services. The Specialized Family Support Program (SFSP) is a 90‑day program of crisis stabilization, community mental health, and assessment services. It is designed to identify the behavioral health needs of youth at risk of custody relinquishment (i.e., psychiatric hospital lockout) and to link those youth to the most appropriate clinical services.

Basic Job Function

Under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), the FSP/SFSP Coordinator may provide clinical assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, coordination with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and residential entities, collaboration with hospital staff, case management, community support, therapy/counseling, and administer direct clinical interventions to children, adolescents, and their families experiencing acute and chronic emotional/behavioral disorders. The Coordinator will provide these services primarily within the home or community.

Reporting Relationship

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor and Behavior Health Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of FSP criteria and requirements, communicate with potential FSP candidates, and enroll them into the program. Once approved, maintain their enrollment and link the recipient to community‑based and/or residential services. Maintain weekly verbal communication with client and family; complete and submit continued enrollments, prior authorizations, and applications as needed in accordance with HFS protocol.
• Maintain knowledge of SFSP criteria and requirements; enroll youth into the program, gather all required documentation, and coordinate with hospital staff until discharge into parents’ care. Provide support and direct services to the family for 90 days to maintain stabilization at home. Complete required HFS reports.
• Perform Integrated Assessments and Treatment Plans (IATP) for children and adolescents referred for FSP/SFSP. Develop and provide a diagnostic assessment consistent with all Axis of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and International Classification of Diseases, or their successors. Ensure all services provided comply with informed consent, client rights, and confidentiality standards.
• Implement direct services included in the client’s treatment plan: clinical therapeutic rehabilitative services, case management, community support, crisis intervention, and mental health stabilization.
• Consult with other professional service providers in accordance with the current administrative code.
• Prepare and oversee case presentation for clinical review at specified points of care: initial assessments, treatment planning review, treatment staffing reviews, and case closure.
• Link clients with appropriate treatment, educational, social, recreational, and medical resources during and prior to completion of service.
• Maintain current knowledge of services for children, adolescents, adults, and families; participate in agency in‑service trainings and advanced skill‑trainings. Adhere to current rules and regulations pertaining to services delivered by the Illinois Department of Human Services and related agencies.
• Collaborate at an advanced level with colleagues, consultants, intra‑ and inter‑agency service coordination, and community‑planning and advocacy on behalf of clients served.
• Document service provisions consistent with the treatment plan and ensure all identified services are provided in accordance with the agency or program, and current administrative codes for community mental health treatment services. Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform other duties commensurate with responsibilities outlined herein.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation of client services (billable/non‑billable), client scheduling, consultation, and other events related to the electronic health record.

Specifications

This position requires a minimum of a master’s degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related field as defined by the governing mental health authority. Must have successfully completed a practicum and/or internship which includes a minimum of 1,000 hours, or one year of clinical experience under a Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional, including QMHP physician’s, licensed clinical psychologists, or registered nurses licensed under the Illinois Nursing Act of 1987 with at least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting. The position requires a personal auto, valid driver’s license, and Motor Vehicle report acceptable to the agency’s broker and verification of insurance coverage.

Compensation

• Full‑time Role
• $55,000 to $60,000 Annually
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical
• Vision
• 403(b) plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term & short‑term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Family medical leave

Benefit options and eligibility vary by full‑time and part‑time positions. Compensation within the posted salary range varies based on experience, skills, education, and performance at the time of the offer.

Mental / Physical Demands

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed in a typical office environment. No unusual or adverse working conditions exist.

Demonstrate experiences, beliefs, attitude, and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the client population served. Ability to partner with clients individually and families to help them mobilize resources and their inner capacity to address problems they face. Ability to coordinate effectively with other team members, agency resources, and outside services in addressing client needs.

This description documents the general contents and requirements of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities shown are all essential job functions except for those indicated with an asterisk. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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