Mental Health Professional, School-Based

Mental Health Professional – Youth and Family – Intensive Placement Stabilization Salary: Range based on education, experience, and licensure or certification High School or GED + 5 years’ experience: $23.00/hour + every other Friday paid off Bachelor’s Degree: $25.00/hour + every other Friday paid off Master’s Degree: $60,000 annually + every other Friday paid off Additional Pay Enhancements for Professional Certification or Licensure CADC: Up to $2/hour CRSS or CFPP: $47,840 annually LSW or LPC: $64,000 annually LCSW, LCPC, LMFT: $67,000 annually Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day) Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals! About Heritage Behavioral Health Center We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care across a multi‑county region. We recognize that every team member—regardless of position—impacts client care and contributes to our mission. Why You’ll Love Working Here Collaborative, mission‑driven work environment Every other Friday off – paid wellness days Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC A culture that prioritizes staff well‑being Supportive leadership and opportunities for advancement At Heritage, we take care of our staff so they can take care of the individuals we serve. Our team is our greatest asset! Your Role: Mental Health Professional – Youth and Family Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS) You will provide short‑term, intensive intervention services for youth in foster care at risk of placement disruption. Working in partnership with DCFS and community providers, the IPS program uses System of Care (SOC) values and evidence‑based approaches , including the ARC Framework (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) , to stabilize placements, strengthen caregiver capacity, and support long‑term positive outcomes for youth. Core Responsibilities Provide intensive, community‑based mental health services to youth in foster care experiencing behavioral or emotional instability. Deliver interventions rooted in evidence‑based models (e.g., ARC) to support emotional regulation, attachment, safety, and skill development. Conduct strengths‑based assessments and collaborate on individualized service plans focused on placement stabilization. Offer coaching, psychoeducation, and support to foster parents, caregivers, and placement providers. Utilize System of Care (SOC) principles, ensuring services are youth‑guided, family‑driven, culturally responsive, and trauma‑informed. Coordinate services with DCFS caseworkers, schools, therapists, and other partners to ensure continuity and wraparound supports. Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and de‑escalation strategies as needed. Document services, progress, and outcomes in the electronic health record in compliance with agency and contractual requirements. Participate in team meetings, case staffings, and interdisciplinary collaboration to monitor progress and adjust service plans. Engage youth and families using relational, strengths‑based, and trauma‑informed approaches aligned with IPS program expectations. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge Child and adolescent development Mental health diagnoses and evidence‑based interventions Trauma‑informed care and culturally responsive practices Understanding of youth in foster care and DCFS systems Skills Strong communication and rapport‑building with youth, caregivers, and community partners Ability to complete assessments and implement therapeutic interventions effectively Crisis intervention, safety planning, and conflict resolution Organizational skills for managing caseloads and timely documentation Abilities Adapt to diverse client needs and dynamic community environments Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams Maintain professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality at all times Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of supervised mental health or social service experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, OR Graduate degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or related field Minimum of 21 years of age Valid driver’s license Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance Heritage Offers Exceptional Benefits Generous Time Off Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave Wellness Benefits Every other Friday off – paid wellness day Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness reimbursement Insurance Health, dental, and vision Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care) Additional life insurance options Retirement 401(k) and Roth options Professional Growth Tuition assistance Continuing education opportunities Loan Forgiveness Eligible through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Ready to make a difference? #J-18808-Ljbffr Limitless Decatur