Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

Erie Family Health Centers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health or/

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Erie Family Health Centers in Chicago seeks a School Based Behavioral Health Clinician (LBHC) to provide PCP-initiated consultation and school referrals, with biopsychosocial treatment planning and referral for further care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with primary care and school personnel, crisis intervention availability during school hours, and documentation in EMR. Requires a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a Behavioral Health field and Illinois licensure; bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of behavior change, adult learning, and group process theories.
• Ability to conduct individual and/or group presentations.
• Community resources oriented.
• Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher.

Responsibilities

• Consultation with PCPs to enhance understanding of the patient and assist in treatment planning.
• Coordinate care with primary care staff and school personnel.
• Provide crisis intervention during school hours and participate in emergencies as needed.
• Complete EMR charting within 48 hours as required.

Skills

Behavior change theory

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Community resources

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Behavioral Health

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Publisher

Job description

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 14 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Behavioral Health team. The School Based Behavioral Health Clinician (LBHC) position is a behavioral health provider who operates both in a consultative role within the primary care setting and serves as a member of the Behavioral health Program. The employee provides PCP-initiated consultation services and school referrals that may include differential diagnosis, screenings, psychoeducation, brief interventions, and referral for further treatment.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie's Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee's biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation is based on each candidate's experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical: approx. 90% of the time. Brief Consultation and ongoing therapy-

• Consultation with PCPs to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans. Participate in individual supervision/consultation with immediate supervisor and/or attend clinical group supervision monthly.
• Coordination of Care - Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health center primary care staff and school personnel
• Crisis Intervention: Be immediately available to the school-based staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency. Participate as a member of the health center staff in the event of any other kind of emergency.
• Administrative: approx. 10% of time.
• Charting - Completes all EMR charting within 48 hrs. as needed and required by contacted funding sources: including assessments, progress notes, and billing.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's or doctoral degree in a Behavioral Health discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, etc.) with a valid Illinois State Licensure as appropriate to discipline.

Skills And Knowledge

Required

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of behavior change, adult learning, and group process theories.
• Ability to conduct individual and/or group presentations
• Community resources oriented
• Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher, etc.)

Preferred

• Prior work experience as an LCSW or LCPC in medical setting or Federally Qualified Health Center preferred.
• Prior experience working with children and adolescent patients in a school setting preferred.
• Cultural competency to work in a low income, minority environment preferred.
• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural competency strongly preferred (May be required to work with non-English/Spanish only speaking patients and/or guests.)

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