Overview

This Community Health Center is a dedicated not-for-profit healthcare and supportive service provider committed to positively impacting the health and well-being of individuals and families within diverse communities. Established to address gaps in mental health support for South Asian and Middle Eastern populations, the organization offers comprehensive medical, mental health, and community-centered services through its Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) designation.

Full-time (40h): 60% on-site (M-F) OR Part-time (24h): 60% on-site

Job Requirements

• Language Skills Required:: Bilingual a plus, but not required
• Years of Experience Required:: 1-2 Job Requirements:
• LSW or LPC license from IL

Misc Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k/403b
• Vacation 
• Referral bonus, Sign-on bonus

Client Description

Mission:

To positively impact the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities by delivering culturally responsive healthcare services.

Values:

Compassion: The value this Community Health Center was founded on continues to guide our approach to one another and to those we serve.

Trust: It’s the cornerstone of our relationship with individuals, families, and our communities at-large, and we work tirelessly every day to keep earning it.

Understanding: Speaking the same language as our patients is essential to meeting them where they are and providing the most personalized care possible.

Diversity: Since opening our first center in 1992, we have built a network of providers and partners who reflect and represent the many populations we serve.

Empowerment: The connections our staff, patients, and community members build with one another makes us stronger and gives us all a voice in owning our own health and wellness journeys.

Advocacy: We are committed to taking action that improves the quality of life for all by increasing access to quality, affordable healthcare.

DEI Commitment:

We embrace individuality and believe our team should reflect the many backgrounds of our patients. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day.

Community Description

The world's best food. The world's best museums. Architecture that awes and enough shopping for days. Find it all in Chicago. With events every weekend, live music and theatre every night, and beautiful parks and ice rinks beckoning every day — Chicago buzzes with energy and excitement all year. 

Chicago is the third most populous city in the US. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwest. The Chicago metropolitan often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people.

Affordable living costs and comprehensive, reliable public transit give Chicago a leg up on most other major cities.

Student Loan Forgiveness

Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs