CCBHC Client Engagement Specialist Mental Health Professional

Metropolitan Family Services•Merrionette Park, IL

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 Client Engagement Specialist role at our Merrionette Park Center.

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.
Eligibility for, or possession of, the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential.
IM+CANS certification.
Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
Schedule will include some evenings, weekends, and possible on-call.
Driving for work required with transportation of clients preferred in a personally owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or experience working with clients experiencing substance use preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting IM+CANS assessments and implementing treatment plans.
Performs open access as assigned.
Provides case management, supports financial budgeting, assists with public benefits (Social Security, Medicaid), counseling, advocacy, health education and community support services.
Identifies practical barriers like housing instability, lack of transportation, or food insecurity that prevent clients from attending appointments.
Learns and utilizes agency and community resources.
Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems.
Provides individual and group counseling, and skills training.
Responds to client and family needs outside of scheduled sessions, including during crises.
Works with multidisciplinary professionals and community agencies to provide a continuum of coordinated care to meet the complex needs of clients.
Coordinates care with family members, internal providers (medical, dental, SA/DV), and external partners such as schools, DCFS, hospitals, and community organizations.
May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service and maintains quality and fidelity to evidence-based practices.
Maintains timely and accurate client records and any necessary agency and CCBHC required reporting.
Participates in agency and site based required meetings and trainings.
Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and 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.

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