Mental Health Specialist

Job Title and Location Experienced Mental Health Specialist – Humboldt Park area. Available Hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, with flexibility for earlier starts and later end times. Responsibilities Completes Mental Health Evaluations when assigned. Carries a caseload; provides direct services to clients via individual and group counseling. Treatment provided is overseen and delivered according to individual treatment plans and within current policies and procedures. Ensures that case files are up to date and maintained in accordance with agency and DASA standards. Networks with current and prospective referral sources and other community agencies to ensure the needs of the client are met. Participates in staff meetings and clinic staffing. Presentations of client’s issues are made and notes are taken on assigned days in the Review Board. Maintains an active interest and involvement in the field of mental health and substance use disorders. Performs record keeping functions, statistical and other required reports are prepared. Required Skills & Experience The position requires a graduate Master’s Degree from an accredited university. LCSW or LCPC required. At least two years’ experience with clinical license in the addiction and/or mental health field. Experience conducting mental health evaluations, familiarity with DSM‑5 , working with clients with a psychiatric or dual diagnosis, assessing clients for risk of harm to self or others, crisis intervention experience, charting, knowledge of community resources, and experience working with an interdisciplinary team including a psychiatrist is preferred. Benefits Establish a relationship with one of the nation’s largest referral agencies for behavioral‑health and special education. Compensation processed weekly. Accessibility to grow professionally. Access to a broad array of client opportunities. Negotiable compensation rate of $40‑$50 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr