Mental Health Professional

Mental Health Professional (MHP)

Closing Date: December 06, 2026, or open until filled

Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Chicago Office (Community-Based)

Make a Difference. Build Meaningful Connections. Change Lives.

Family Solutions is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Professional (MHP) to join our growing team. If you're passionate about providing person-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health services and value working in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Provide Comprehensive Care: Conduct person-centered, culturally responsive, trauma-informed clinical evaluations, including assessment of mental status, risk factors, strengths, needs, abilities, and client preferences.
• Support Clinical Assessment: Gather relevant clinical and historical information, assess client functioning and safety, determine appropriate service needs, and formulate diagnostic impressions using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Develop Individualized Plans: Partner with clients, families, treatment teams, community providers, and other service agencies to develop meaningful treatment plans focused on individualized goals and medically necessary services.
• Deliver Meaningful Services: Provide outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, case management, Community Support Services, treatment planning, and other services within the scope of your qualifications and applicable standards.
• Respond with Care: Address client clinical needs in a timely, responsive manner while maintaining a strong focus on safety, client preferences, and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate for Better Outcomes: Work closely with clients, families, care providers, community agencies, and the treatment team to coordinate services and support progress toward treatment goals.
• Document with Purpose: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, billing documentation, and other required records.
• Practice with Integrity: Maintain confidentiality, follow ethical standards, practice within professional qualifications, and comply with Family Solutions policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Grow with Us: Participate in professional development, quality and performance improvement initiatives, team meetings, employee surveys, and other activities that support continuous improvement.
• Deliver Consistent Services: Meet established productivity and quality standards while providing consistent, client-centered services. The expected productivity standard for this position is an average of 28 billable hours per week .

Why You'll Love Working at Family Solutions

• A mission-driven organization that values individuality, teamwork, and innovation
• A culture that supports collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners
• Leadership that cares about quality care, staff support, and positive outcomes
• Opportunities to grow your behavioral health experience in a community-based setting

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. Demonstrated experience in clinical care may also be considered based on qualifications and applicable requirements.
• Experience: Experience in clinical care required; experience in an outpatient or community-based behavioral health setting is preferred .
• Clinical Skills: Ability to provide assessment, treatment planning, therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and Community Support Services consistent with training, qualifications, and applicable requirements.
• Certifications: Ability to complete First Aid, CPR, verbal/physical de-escalation, and required clinical, regulatory, and HR trainings.
• Driver's License: Valid Illinois Driver's License required.
• Other Requirements:
  
  • Ability to pass required background and compliance screenings
  • Ability to pass employment drug screening
  • Ability to meet Family Solutions documentation, productivity, and quality standards
• Bonus: Bilingual candidates, particularly English/Spanish , are strongly encouraged to apply!

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

We care about our team and offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees after a 90-day probationary period, including:

• Compensation: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (50% employer-paid premium for employees and dependents)
  BCBS Medical | SunLife Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match (vested after 3 years)
• Generous PTO Program (10-25 days annually based on tenure)
• 6 Paid Holidays (including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Supplemental Insurance (disability, life, accident, critical illness, cancer coverage, and more)
• Paid New Hire Orientation Training
• Company-Branded Gear

Resume Requirements

Please ensure your resume includes all of your professional, internship, and educational experiences from the past 10 years . Additionally, please clearly identify and explain any gaps in your employment history.

Our Commitment

Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We adhere to all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and client confidentiality, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 where applicable.