Non-Clinical Behavioral Health Therapist

Christian Community Health Center; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

The Director of Integrated Behavioral Health Services at Christian Community Health Center leads non-clinical behavioral health education and coaching, partnering with schools, community organizations, and employers to promote wellness.

You will facilitate workshops, provide individual coaching, and connect clients with community resources, while maintaining confidential documentation and advocating for mental health awareness across the organization and community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience providing behavioral health education or coaching in a non-clinical setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local behavioral health resources and support systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group workshops and seminars on stress management, coping skills, and emotional wellness.
• Provide individual coaching sessions to help clients set and achieve behavioral health goals.
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Develop and distribute educational materials on behavioral health topics.
• Maintain confidential documentation of services provided and referrals made.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement wellness initiatives.
• Advocate for mental health awareness within the organization and community.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training relevant to behavioral health.
• Main contact person for the Suicide Assessment Group

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of local behavioral health resources and support systems

Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards

Comfortable working with diverse populations

Job description

Director of Integrated Behavioral Health Services

Job Summary/Overview:

The Non-Clinical Behavioral Health Therapist supports individuals and groups in achieving mental wellness through education, coaching, and resource connection. This role focuses on prevention, advocacy, and behavioral health promotion rather than direct clinical diagnosis or treatment. The therapist collaborates with community organizations, schools, and employers to provide psychoeducational programming and support services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate group workshops and seminars on stress management, coping skills, and emotional wellness.
• Provide individual coaching sessions to help clients set and achieve behavioral health goals.
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Develop and distribute educational materials on behavioral health topics.
• Maintain confidential documentation of services provided and referrals made.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement wellness initiatives.
• Advocate for mental health awareness within the organization and community.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training relevant to behavioral health.
• Main contact person for the Suicide Assessment Group

Minimal Qualifications/ Experience/ Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Experience providing behavioral health education or coaching in a non-clinical setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local behavioral health resources and support systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations.

This position is located at the Halsted location but requires the flexibility to check in at other agency and community sites when necessary, including virtual environments. Regular daytime hours with occasional evening or weekend workshops may be required.

• Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for all CCHC employees, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime Staff

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

CCHC is committed to:

• Respectful, Compassionate and Quality Care
• Affordable and Equitable Services and Treatment
• Culturally Appropriate and Comprehensive Community Based Services Service Integrity Offered by Qualified, Dedicated Staff
• A Safe and Welcoming Environment for All

CCHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.