Mental Health Practitioner

Metropolitan Family Services 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. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 163,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist to join our Midway Center Team!

$2,500 Signing Bonus! for first time employees with MFS ($500 on or around the 2nd paycheck, $1,000 after completing six months of employment , and final payment of 1,000 after 1 year of employment)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Conducts individual, family and group therapy sessions. 
• Recommends financial assistance for clients.
• Works as part of a team to further develop program initiatives and to increase our referral network.
• Provides group services as indicated by program need.
• 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 by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited college or university required.

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within 6 months preferred.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) preferred.

• Employment with MFS requires proof of vaccination or an approved Medical exemption, required.

• Bilingual Spanish skills preferred.
• Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.
• Requires mobility to work with a community-based caseload.  

• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved Medical is obtained, weekly testing is required. 

SALARY:

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of 50,000 to 60,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO).
• ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical services.
• MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
• Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance necessary.
• Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian Dental.
•  VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land area.
• Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost options.
• Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Transit. Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
• Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
• 12 paid Holidays.
• Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning.
• Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Will preparation services.
• On-staff notary available to employees.
• ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions seamless.

Salary : $100,000