Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Specialist – Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: 5 Days/Week | Hybrid (In-Clinic & Telehealth)
Patient Volume: 1 Patient Per Hour

At EPIC Health, we are redefining behavioral healthcare through our fully integrated MindPATH model — embedding behavioral health directly within primary care. This creates a stable, outpatient-only environment where providers collaborate closely with PCPs, care managers, and support teams to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care.

Our Behavioral Health Specialists are able to focus on patients — not hospital call, not inpatient responsibilities, and not fragmented care.

If you’re looking for a structured outpatient setting with strong clinical collaboration, predictable scheduling, and meaningful impact, this is the role for you.

• Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide outpatient therapy to adults and/or children.
• Deliver crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization as needed.
• Maintain a structured caseload of one patient per hour to ensure quality care.

• Work side-by-side with Primary Care Providers within our MindPATH model.
• Collaborate with care managers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Connect patients with appropriate community and behavioral health resources.

• Maintain accurate treatment plans and progress notes in the EHR.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust interventions as needed.
• Prepare discharge planning and case summaries.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active Illinois license in one of the following:
  • LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
  • LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
• Experience with assessments, treatment planning, therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Ability to practice independently in the state of Illinois.

• Experience in integrated or primary care behavioral health settings.
• Comfortable collaborating with medical providers on medication management.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations.

• Fully integrated MindPATH behavioral health model
• Outpatient-only setting — no hospital call
• Hybrid schedule (in-clinic + telehealth)
• One patient per hour structure
• Strong clinical and operational support
• Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
• Mission-driven organization focused on serving frail and vulnerable populations
• Growth opportunities within an expanding behavioral health platform

If you want to practice in a collaborative, integrated model where you can focus on patient care while maintaining work-life balance — EPIC Health is ready for you.

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