Overview
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide an assessment of the client’s mental health and substance abuse needs to develop a service plan.
- Provide supportive counseling and advocacy for clients suffering from co-occurring disorders, including substance abuse.
- Provide DSM-5 diagnoses and the ability to utilize research-based treatment modalities effectively.
- Understanding and practicing professional ethics code of conduct and HIPAA compliance. Maintain up-to-date client records and statistical data.
- Prepare documentation for the client’s file (intake, encounter notes, treatment plan, etc.)
- Report counseling/case management services to the supervisor every week.
- Refer clients for appointments with a psychiatrist as needed.
- Provide referrals for community resources and social services programs within the FQHC service tracks.
- Attend staff meetings and other FQHC activities.
- Participate in staff training, development, and support activities.
- Develop and implement new processes and procedures for services provided.
- Travel to agency locations in Chicago Northside and Addison Township may be required.
- Other duties as assigned that will support FQHC’s mission.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in social work or counseling
- Eligible to take LCSW/LCPC exam within 90 days of employment, a plus
- Substance abuse experience is a plus but not required
- Experience providing behavioral health services to adult and/or adolescent clients.
- Experience with MAT-based services is a plus but not required
- High level of comfort working within the medical model on a team of primary care providers while using a consultative style.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in managing patient crises calmly, consistently, and equitably.
- Ability to manage a large caseload of clients presenting with complex needs within a community health setting.
- Bilingual a plus, but not a requirement
- Current Illinois license as a behavioral health professional required (LSW or LPC)
- Excellent organizational skills are required. Compliance with organizational TB, COVID and Influenza vaccination policies, required
Misc Benefits
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Addison
