Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LCPC)
About The Position
TCA Health is seeking compassionate, licensed Behavioral Health Therapists to join its interdisciplinary care team. The therapist provides assessment, diagnosis, and therapy to individuals, families, and groups, working alongside primary care to help patients improve their functioning and build on their strengths. The position is onsite in Chicago, Illinois, and is available full-time or part-time. Compensation is $63,000–$65,000 annually, depending on experience. TCA Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving Chicago's far south side. It has provided primary care, dental, behavioral health, and other services to underserved communities for over 50 years. Its values are compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service. Applicants must hold the applicable active, unrestricted clinical license for the work location: an Illinois LCSW or LCPC license for Altgeld Gardens and Hegewisch, or an Indiana LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent license for Hammond. TCA Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and applicants needing accommodations related to pregnancy or religious practice.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.
- Active, unrestricted Illinois LCSW or LCPC license for Altgeld Gardens and Hegewisch locations.
- Active, unrestricted Indiana LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent license for the Hammond location.
- Working knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment.
- Strong documentation, communication, and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an FQHC, community mental health, or integrated primary care setting.
- Training in CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed care.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience with Epic EHR.
- Lived experience related to the communities served.
Responsibilities
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and establish diagnoses.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and track progress toward goals.
- Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy.
- Assess crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions and safety planning.
- Identify at-risk patients and develop plans to prevent further decline.
- Collaborate with primary care and care coordination teams to deliver integrated care.
- Make referrals and connect patients with community resources.
- Document patient interactions and referrals accurately and on time.
- Complete required statistical and productivity reports.
- Participate in department meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision.
Benefits
- Medical benefits with four plan options.
- Dental benefits with two plan options.
- Vision benefits.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Continuing education reimbursement and paid CE days.
- Eligibility for NHSC Student Loan Repayment.
- Voluntary benefits through Aflac.
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Job Type
Full-time
