Mental Health Practitioner

Metropolitan Family Services; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading human services agency where community is at the heart of everything we do. As a Mental Health Practitioner, you'll empower families through comprehensive assessments, case management, and advocacy. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. With a supportive work environment and a commitment to professional development, you'll thrive in your career while helping others achieve their greatest potential. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a community-focused organization, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Coverage options

Free Teladoc services

Dental insurance options

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K Plan with match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling required.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and provide case management services.
• Utilize community resources and recommend assistance for clients.
• Meet agency expectations for direct service and recordkeeping.

Skills

Case Management

Counseling

Advocacy

Community Resource Utilization

Assessment Skills

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently looking to fill a Mental Health Practitioner role at our DuPage center!

SALARY:

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $55,000 and $64,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Of note, candidates possessing an LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC may be considered for a possible starting salary up to $76,000.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs comprehensive in-depth assessments for a variety of program services. Performs intake as assigned.
• Provides 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.
• May be responsible for meeting contractual requirements such as 24-hour coverage.
• Represents and interprets programs of agency in community.
• May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
• Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service.
• Complies with agency recordkeeping expectations.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Requires mobility to work with a community-based caseload.
• Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work or counseling from an accredited college or university. Must have applied to take LSW or LPC examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

TRAVEL/MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO).
• ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical services.
• MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
• Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance necessary.
• Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian Dental.
• VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land area.
• Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost options.
• Company-paid individual Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
• Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. 12 paid Holidays.
• Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service. Training and Professional Development Plan with E-Learning.
• Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends. Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Will preparation services.
• On-staff notary available to employees.
• ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions seamless.

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.