Behavioral Health Mental Health Practitioner

Metropolitan Family Services • Wheaton, IL

14h • $56,000 - $66,000

About The Position

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! Must be able to work Monday and Wednesdays until 8, Tuesdays until 6 and
Thursdays and Fridays until 5.

SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of
$56,000 and $66,000 annually with an additional $1,500 language bonus
differential for bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency. Where candidates fall
in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Candidates possessing
an LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC may be considered for a different starting salary
depending on licensure.

Requirements

• 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.
• Master's degree in social work or counseling from an accredited college or university. Must have applied to take LSW or LPC examination.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions

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.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees