Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
Behavioral Health Specialist – Full Time Location: Chicago, IL Schedule: 5 Days/Week | Hybrid (In-Clinic & Telehealth) Patient Volume: 1 Patient Per Hour Make a Lasting Impact with EPIC Health At EPIC Health, we are redefining behavioral healthcare through our fully integrated MindPATH model — embedding behavioral health directly within primary care. This creates a stable, outpatient-only environment where providers collaborate closely with PCPs, care managers, and support teams to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care. Our Behavioral Health Specialists are able to focus on patients — not hospital call, not inpatient responsibilities, and not fragmented care. If you’re looking for a structured outpatient setting with strong clinical collaboration, predictable scheduling, and meaningful impact, this is the role for you.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
- Active Illinois license in one of the following: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
- Minimum 3 years of experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
- Experience with assessments, treatment planning, therapy, and crisis intervention.
- Ability to practice independently in the state of Illinois.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in integrated or primary care behavioral health settings.
- Comfortable collaborating with medical providers on medication management.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide outpatient therapy to adults and/or children.
- Deliver crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization as needed.
- Maintain a structured caseload of one patient per hour to ensure quality care.
- Work side-by-side with Primary Care Providers within our MindPATH model.
- Collaborate with care managers and interdisciplinary teams.
- Connect patients with appropriate community and behavioral health resources.
- Maintain accurate treatment plans and progress notes in the EHR.
- Monitor patient outcomes and adjust interventions as needed.
- Prepare discharge planning and case summaries.
Benefits
- Fully integrated MindPATH behavioral health model
- Outpatient-only setting — no hospital call
- Hybrid schedule (in-clinic + telehealth)
- One patient per hour structure
- Strong clinical and operational support
- Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
- Mission-driven organization focused on serving frail and vulnerable populations
- Growth opportunities within an expanding behavioral health platform
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
