Mental Health Specialist

Istss; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Delta-T Group is seeking an experienced Mental Health Specialist in the Humboldt Park area to provide direct services to clients through individual and group counseling.

The role includes completing mental health evaluations, managing a caseload, aligning with treatment plans, maintaining records per policy, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Compensation is negotiable at $40-$50/hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate Master's Degree from an accredited university.
• LCSW or LCPC licensure required.
• At least two years' clinical license experience in addiction/mental health.
• Experience conducting mental health evaluations and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with DSM-5 and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Performs mental health evaluations when assigned.
• Carries a caseload and provides individual and group counseling.
• Delivers treatment per individual treatment plans and policies.
• Maintains case files per agency and DASA standards.
• Networks with referral sources and community agencies.
• Participates in staff meetings and clinic staffing.
• Notes discussions for Review Board days.
• Maintains record-keeping and required reports.

Skills

Crisis intervention

DSM-5 familiarity

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Client risk assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors.

One of our clients is seeking an experienced Mental Health Specialist in the Humboldt Park area.

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS

• Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, with flexibility for earlier starts and later end times.

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Completes Mental Health Evaluations when assigned.
• Carries a caseload; provide direct services to clients via individual and group counseling.
• Treatment provided is overseen and delivered according to individual treatment plans and within current policies and procedures.
• Ensures that case files are up to date and maintained in accordance with agency and DASA standards.
• Network with current and prospective referral sources and other community agencies to ensure the needs of the client are met.
• Participates in staff meetings and clinic staffing.
• Presentations of client's issues are made and notes are taken on assigned days in the Review Board.
• An active interest and involvement is maintained in the field of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Record keeping functions are performed, statistical and other required reports are prepared.
• Negotiable compensation rate of $40-$50/hour.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• The position requires a graduate Master's Degree from an accredited University.
• LCSW or LCPC required.
• At least two years' experience with clinical license in the addiction and/or mental health field.
• Experience conducting mental health evaluations, familiarity with DSM -5, working with clients with a psychiatric or dual diagnosis, assessing clients for risk of harm to self or others, crisis intervention experience, charting, knowledge of community resources and experience working with an interdisciplinary team including a psychiatrist is preferred.

DTG ADVANTAGES

• Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education.
• Compensation processed weekly.
• Accessibility to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.