Intensive Home Based Clinician II

Job Description

Job Description

Intensive Home-Based Clinician II (IHBC)

Sign-On Bonus!

Location: Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas
Work Setting: Field-based hybrid — services provided in clients’ homes and communities, with telehealth when permitted

Help Children and Families Create Meaningful, Lasting Change

Blue Kite Wellness provides accessible, compassionate, individualized, and holistic mental health services to children, teens, adults, and families. We are seeking an Intensive Home-Based Clinician (IHBC) to support children, youth, and families participating in the Illinois Pathways to Success program.

The IHBC provides individualized, short-term behavioral health services in the settings where children and families live and grow. This role develops assessment-informed intervention plans, provides therapeutic services focused on symptom reduction and improved family functioning, and offers clinical direction to Intensive Home-Based Support (IHBS) staff.

The clinician works collaboratively with youth, caregivers, Care Coordinators, Child and Family Team members, and other authorized providers. Services are strengths-based, family-centered, solution-focused, and informed by Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP) and other HFS-approved approaches.

What You’ll Do

• Provide Intensive Home-Based Clinical services to eligible children, youth, and families in accordance with authorized service plans and Illinois Pathways requirements.

• Use the youth’s IM+CANS, Functional Behavioral Assessment, clinical observations, family input, and Child and Family Team recommendations to develop and adjust individualized clinical interventions.

• Deliver individual, family, caregiver, and cross-system therapeutic interventions that support symptom reduction, emotional and behavioral functioning, family stability, and the youth’s ability to remain safely at home and in the community.

• Strengthen caregiver capacity, family communication, problem-solving, coping, emotional regulation, and behavioral-management skills.

• Provide clinical direction and consultation to assigned IHBS staff, including communicating intervention goals, reviewing progress, and modifying strategies when clinically appropriate.

• Participate as an active member of the Child and Family Team and collaborate with caregivers, Care Coordinators, schools, crisis-response providers, and other authorized supports.

• Support crisis prevention, safety planning, de-escalation, and post-crisis follow-up within the clinician’s scope of practice.

• Monitor client progress, identify emerging needs or safety concerns, and recommend appropriate changes to services and clinical plans.

• Complete timely, accurate, objective, and clinically appropriate documentation in accordance with Blue Kite Wellness, payer, and Illinois HFS requirements.

• Participate in supervision, case consultation, team meetings, required training, and continuing professional development.

What We’re Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Meets current Illinois requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), including all applicable education, licensure, supervision, credentialing, and scope-of-practice requirements.

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

• At least two years of progressively responsible behavioral health experience, including substantial experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

• Strong clinical assessment, engagement, treatment-planning, family-intervention, crisis-prevention, de-escalation, documentation, and care-coordination skills.

• Ability to work independently in home and community settings while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Sound clinical judgment, professional boundaries, adaptability, and effective communication skills.

• Reliable transportation, a current valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance for travel to client homes and community locations.

• Experience with complex behavioral health needs, family systems, crisis intervention, intensive or community-based services, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and evidence-informed clinical practice is strongly preferred.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Work Setting and Schedule

This is a field-based position involving frequent local travel and independent work in clients’ homes, schools when authorized, community locations, and office settings. Telehealth may be used when permitted by the service plan and program requirements.

Scheduling is based on youth and family needs and may include evening hours. Clinicians must be able to safely navigate varied home and community environments and respond professionally during stressful or emotionally charged situations. The role also requires appropriate availability and responsiveness consistent with IHB program expectations, including scheduled support outside traditional business hours when needed including evenings and one weekend day. 

Compensation and Work Structure

• Salaried: $55,000–$65,000 annually

• Sign-On Bonus: This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,000 after six months of employment and $1,000 after one year of employment.

Placement within the applicable compensation range is based on experience, licensure, credentials, and overall qualifications. Reimbursable mileage is paid at the current IRS standard mileage rate.

Benefits

Depending on position classification and eligibility, Blue Kite Wellness offers:

• Medical and dental insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Professional-development stipend

• Employee referral program

• Mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel

Why Join Blue Kite Wellness?

• Meaningful work: Make a direct difference for children and families in your community.

• Professional growth: Receive ongoing training, supervision, and opportunities to develop your clinical skills.

• Supportive culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team that values compassion, accountability, flexibility, and respect.

• Administrative support: Our administrative team manages referrals, client onboarding, billing, and insurance so clinicians can remain focused on care and outcomes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Kite Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and supports the unique contributions of all employees.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Blue Kite Wellness may use AI-powered tools to support administrative and operational functions, such as drafting job postings, developing training materials, and preparing internal communications. AI tools are not used to make hiring or employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by qualified personnel in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.