Job Title: Behavioral Health Counselor
Location: 570E. 115th Chicago, IL 60628
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm
We are seeking a Behavioral Health Provider to join our comprehensive primary care team. As a central member of the team, you will work closely with Primary Care Providers, MAs, PSRs, Care Navigators, Care Managers, and RNs to provide excellent care to our patients.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct Screening, Brief Interventions, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for patients presenting to medical appointments
- Respond promptly to warm hand-offs for patients with Behavioral Health Concerns
- Regularly consult with Primary Care Team members regarding health status and progress in treatment
- Provide updated behavioral health diagnoses (mental health and substance use) to Primary Care Team members
- Collaborate with Primary Care Team members to develop care plans for patients with behavioral health concerns
Qualifications:
- A Master's degree in social work or psychology
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in behavioral health counseling
- Experience working in a primary care setting is preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices for the treatment of behavioral health conditions
If you are passionate about providing high-quality behavioral health care to patients in a primary care setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation packages and a supportive work environment.
Benefits:
Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees:
- BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans
- BCBS Dental
- VSP Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
- 8 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays
- 15 Vacation Days
- 2 Personal Days
- 10 Sick Days
- 2.5 days of CME and CME allowance of $600
- HRSA NHSC Loan Repayment Options
Chicago Family Health Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Requirements:
Education and Experience
- A minimum of a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
- Must have a valid Independent License in the state of Illinois (LCPC, LCSW, or Psychologist) or LPC/LSW
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a clinical environment
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient’s rights
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual ability (Spanish) may or may not be required based on individual department needs
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
- Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team
- Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong communication and business acumen
- Ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, when appropriate
- Experience with screening, assessing, and carrying out treatment plans for common mental health disorders
- Working knowledge of differential diagnosis of common mental health disorders
- Working knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial treatments for common mental health disorders
- Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred
- Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict
- Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary
- Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures
- Ability to work in a high stress/fast-paced/high work volume environment
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