Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER • Chicago, IL

9d • $64,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Erie Family Health Centers is hiring a School Based Behavioral Health Clinician to provide behavioral health services at the Erie Johnson School Based Health Center in Chicago. The clinician works in a consultative role within primary care and as a member of the Behavioral Health Program. Services include PCP-initiated consultations and school referrals involving differential diagnosis, screenings, psychoeducation, brief interventions, and referrals for further treatment. Clinical work is approximately 90% of the position, with administrative work approximately 10%.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline, such as social work, psychology, or mental health counseling.
• Valid Illinois state licensure appropriate to the discipline.
• Knowledge and application of behavior change, adult learning, and group process theories.
• Ability to conduct individual and/or group presentations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience as an LCSW or LCPC in a medical setting or Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Prior experience working with children and adolescent patients in a school setting.
• Cultural competency to work in a low-income, minority environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency and bicultural competency; may be required when working with patients or guests who speak languages other than English or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief consultations and ongoing therapy, with an average productivity expectation of 8–10 behavioral health consultations for a trained clinician.
• Consult with primary care providers to improve understanding of patients, support treatment planning, and help implement and monitor biopsychosocial treatment plans.
• Participate in individual supervision or consultation with the immediate supervisor and/or attend monthly clinical group supervision.
• Consult with health center primary care staff and school personnel and coordinate patient care.
• Remain immediately available to school-based staff during working hours for psychiatric emergencies, and participate as health center staff in other emergencies.
• Complete required electronic medical record charting within 48 hours, including assessments, progress notes, and billing documentation required by funding sources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account for health care or childcare.
• 401(k) program with employer matching of $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed, up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.
• Annual paid time off starting at 20 days.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Annual merit increases.
• Room for growth and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time