Mental Health Practitioner

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are currently searching for Mental Health Practitioners to join our North Center office.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work (MSW), or Counseling from an accredited college or university required.
• Must have applied to take LSW or LPC examination required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and background checks.
• Driving for work required with transportation of clients in personally owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• 40-hour Domestic Violence Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive in-depth assessments for a variety of program services.
• Performs intake as assigned.
• Provides a 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 record-keeping expectations.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• HSA accounts ($2,000 individual, $4,000 family, pro-rated)
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services
• 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: Mid Level