Behavioral Health Mental Health Practitioner- Hours to be Reported-WeGo Job at Metropolitan Family Services, Wheaton, IL

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  • Metropolitan Family Services
  • Wheaton, IL

Job Description

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY ! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you

We are currently looking to fill a Mental Health Practitioner role at our DuPage center on an hours-to-be-reported basis, averaging approximately 4 hours per week . This role requires flexibility with evening availability. The individual must be fluent in English and Spanish. This is a WeGo partnership role serving West Chicago families.

PAY: The average starting hourly rate for this position will fall in the range of $28 and $33 hourly. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Of note, is that candidates possessing an LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC may be considered for a possible starting hourly rate up to $38 an hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs comprehensive in-depth assessments for a variety of program services. Performs intake as assigned.
  • Provides full range of case management, counseling, advocacy educational and related services.
  • Learns and utilizes agency and community resources.
  • Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems. Recommends financial assistance for clients.
  • Provides group services as indicated by program need.
  • May be responsible for meeting contractual requirements such as 24-hour coverage.
  • Represents and interprets programs of agency in community.
  • May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
  • Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service.
  • Complies with agency recordkeeping expectations.
  • Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
  • Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
  • Requires mobility to work with a community-based caseload.
  • Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's degree in social work or counseling from an accredited college or university. Must have applied to take LSW or LPC examination.
  • Fluent in Spanish and English required.
  • The preferred candidate will have good knowledge of community resources, show the ability to work collaboratively with service providers, and will possess an LCSW or LCPC.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
TRAVEL/MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work from home, Afternoon shift

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