Intensive Home Based Clinician I

Blue Kite Wellness; Melrose Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional-development stipend

Employee referral program

Mileage reimbursement for eligible bus

Job summary

Blue Kite Wellness is seeking an Intensive Home-Based Clinician to support children, youth, and families in the Illinois Pathways to Success program. The role provides short-term, assessment-informed interventions in clients’ homes and communities, with telehealth when allowed.

You will use MAP-based approaches and collaborate with Care Coordinators, family teams, and schools to improve safety, family functioning, and symptom reduction. Field travel is required.

Qualifications

• Meets current Illinois QMHP or LPHA requirements including education, licensure, supervision, credentialing, and scope-of-practice.
• Master’s degree in a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Entry-level to early-career clinical experience welcome if QMHP/LPHA qualifications are met.
• Foundational knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning, client engagement, family intervention, crisis prevention, de-escalation, documentation, and care coordination.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with children, caregivers, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Ability to accept clinical supervision, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Ability to work independently in home and community settings with clinical team support.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide Intensive Home-Based Clinical services to children, youth, and families as part of the Illinois Pathways to Success program.
• Develop and update individualized clinical interventions using IM+CANS, functional assessments, and team input.
• Deliver individual, family, and caregiver interventions focused on reducing symptoms and improving family functioning.
• Strengthen caregiver communication, problem-solving, coping, emotional regulation, and behavioral-management skills.
• Apply MAP and other approved approaches within training and scope of practice.
• Provide clinical direction to IHBS staff with supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with caregivers, Care Coordinators, schools, and other providers.
• Support crisis prevention, safety planning, de-escalation, and post-crisis follow-up.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions with supervision.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and participate in supervision and training.

Skills

QMHP or LPHA

MSW/MA in related field

Clinical experience (entry to early)

Assessment and treatment planning

Family engagement and coordination

Professional judgment and boundaries

Documentation and compliance

Transportation and travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology

Job description

Location: Stone Park, Bellwood, Melrose Park, Westchester, IL
Work Setting: Field-based hybrid - services provided in clients' homes and communities, with telehealth when permitted

Help Children and Families Create Meaningful, Lasting Change

Blue Kite Wellness provides accessible, compassionate, individualized, and holistic mental health services to children, teens, adults, and families. We are seeking an Intensive Home-Based Clinician (IHBC) to support children, youth, and families participating in the Illinois Pathways to Success program.

The IHBC provides individualized, short-term behavioral health services in the settings where children and families live and grow. This role develops assessment-informed intervention plans, provides therapeutic services focused on symptom reduction and improved family functioning, and offers clinical direction to Intensive Home-Based Support (IHBS) staff.

The clinician works collaboratively with youth, caregivers, Care Coordinators, Child and Family Team members, and other authorized providers. Services are strengths-based, family-centered, solution-focused, and informed by Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP) and other HFS-approved approaches.

What You'll Do

• Provide Intensive Home-Based Clinical services to children, youth, and families participating in the Illinois Pathways to Success program.
• Use information from the youth’s IM+CANS, Functional Behavioral Assessment, clinical observations, family input, and Child and Family Team to develop and update individualized clinical interventions.
• Deliver individual, family, and caregiver interventions focused on reducing symptoms, strengthening family functioning, and helping youth remain safely at home and in the community.
• Help caregivers strengthen communication, problem-solving, coping, emotional-regulation, and behavioral-management skills.
• Apply solution-focused strategies, Managing and Adapting Practice tools, and other HFS-approved approaches within your training and scope of practice.
• Provide clinical direction to assigned Intensive Home-Based Support staff, with supervision and consultation available as you develop proficiency in the IHB service model.
• Collaborate with caregivers, Care Coordinators, schools, crisis-response providers, and other members of the Child and Family Team.
• Support crisis prevention, safety planning, de-escalation, and post-crisis follow-up within the clinician’s scope of practice.
• Monitor client progress, communicate emerging needs or safety concerns, and adjust interventions in consultation with the supervisor and care team.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation and participate in supervision, case consultation, team meetings, and required training.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Meets current Illinois requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), including all applicable education, licensure, supervision, credentialing, and scope-of-practice requirements.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Entry-level to early-career clinical experience is welcome, provided the candidate meets the applicable Illinois QMHP or LPHA qualifications.
• Foundational knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning, client engagement, family intervention, crisis prevention, de-escalation, documentation, and care coordination.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with children, adolescents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Ability to accept and apply clinical supervision, consultation, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Ability to work independently in home and community settings while remaining connected to and supported by the clinical team.
• Sound professional judgment, adaptability, appropriate boundaries, and the ability to communicate respectfully during stressful or emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and protect confidential client and family information.
• Willingness and ability to complete all required Blue Kite Wellness and Illinois Pathways training within established timeframes.
• Reliable transportation, a current valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance for travel to client homes and community-based service locations.

Experience with complex behavioral health needs, family systems, crisis intervention, intensive or community-based services, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and evidence-informed clinical practice is strongly preferred.

Work Setting and Schedule

This is a field-based position involving frequent local travel and independent work in clients’ homes, schools when authorized, community locations, and office settings. Telehealth may be used when permitted by the service plan and program requirements.

Scheduling is based on youth and family needs and may include evening hours. Clinicians must be able to safely navigate varied home and community environments and respond professionally during stressful or emotionally charged situations. The role also requires appropriate availability and responsiveness consistent with IHB program expectations, including scheduled support outside traditional business hours when needed including evenings and one weekend day.

Compensation and Work Structure

• Hourly direct client care:$40.00-$50.00 per hour
• Hourly indirect and administrative work:$17.05 per hour
• Sign-On Bonus: This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,000 after six months of employment and $1,000 after one year of employment.

Direct client care includes individual and family therapeutic services and applicable caregiver or team collaboration. Indirect and administrative work may include documentation, travel between client locations, care coordination, clinical supervision, required meetings, training, and professional-development activities. Hourly employees are paid based on actual hours worked.

Placement within the applicable compensation range is based on experience, licensure, credentials, and overall qualifications. Reimbursable mileage is paid at the current IRS standard mileage rate.

Depending on position classification and eligibility, Blue Kite Wellness offers:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional-development stipend
• Employee referral program
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel

Why Join Blue Kite Wellness?

• Meaningful work: Make a direct difference for children and families in your community.
• Professional growth: Receive ongoing training, supervision, and opportunities to develop your clinical skills.
• Supportive culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team that values compassion, accountability, flexibility, and respect.
• Administrative support: Our administrative team manages referrals, client onboarding, billing, and insurance so clinicians can remain focused on care and outcomes.

Blue Kite Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and supports the unique contributions of all employees.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Blue Kite Wellness may use AI-powered tools to support administrative and operational functions, such as drafting job postings, developing training materials, and preparing internal communications. AI tools are not used to make hiring or employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by qualified personnel in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

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