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Overview

Become an integral part of our primary care team as a behavioral health therapist integrated into the primary care clinic! The Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model is about providing access to care at the time clients need it and coordinating care with medical providers to achieve the best outcomes.

As a licensed Senior Therapist in one of our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), you will be working on-site collaboratively alongside our medical team to provide integrated care to our patients. As a go-to on-site resource for mental health, you will provide evaluations, psycho-social education, just-in-time consultations, mentoring, and treatment services to our clients. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to join the physician in the exam room to discuss with clients how to improve their well-being and quality of life. This role assists clients in developing and accomplishing treatment goals in individual and group settings. It also provides consultation and education to community groups and emergency services. Additionally, this role works competently with clients with coexisting disorders.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who:

  • Competently works with clients with coexisting disorders (youth and adults)
  • Collaboratively works alongside our physicians, nurses, and medical assistants on-site in our health centers.
  • Works with clients on short-term, goal-focused interventions.
  • Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours a week In Clinic

  • Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) with 1 evening (10:30 am - 7:00 pm)
  • Travel and time split between possible multiple sites including:
    • Midlakes - Round Lake, IL
    • Zion, IL
    • Belvedere Medical Building, Waukegan, IL

Essential Functions

  • Provides crisis intervention services to stabilize and assess the need for and, if possible, deflect a client from psychiatric hospitalization.
  • Secures and coordinates mental health services for the client between various providers, and the client or the client’s caretaker.
  • Facilitates clinical consultation as assigned.
  • Serve as a backup for problem-solving and decision-making in the absence of program managers.
  • Ensures effective communication among all staff regarding administrative and clinical issues.
  • Recommends to the Program Coordinator the transfer of clients from programs in which they are unable or unwilling to function adequately.
  • Performs initial evaluations and assessments of potential clients regarding their appropriateness for participation in the program.
  • Focuses on client empowerment, evidence-based or adopted best practices in providing treatment, seeking to assist clients to build strengths to meet their treatment needs.
  • Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review, and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
  • Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffings on assigned clients.
  • Provide education and direction to clients, family members, and/or significant others.
  • Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.

Misc Benefits

We are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:

  • Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
  • Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
  • IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Client Description

Mission:

To promote the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play Lake County.

Vision:

Healthy Choices. Healthy People. Healthiest Communities.

Values:

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Professional Competence
  • Fiscal Responsibility 

Community Description

Community Overview: As a community, Waukegan's neighborhoods, schools, scenic lakefront, award- winning parks and golf courses, as well as thriving arts community are sure to enrich the lives of you and your family. You'll the find the perfect space to reconnect with your family in Lake County, Illinois. Experience 13-heart pounding roller coasters for the thrill-seekers at Six Flags Great America. Step back in time and view over 100 military vehicles from WWI to present day at Russell Military Museum.

Nearest Metro: Chicago - 45 minutes

Community Population: 87,901

Schools: Public; Private; Colleges; University

Student Loan Forgiveness

Eligible for loan repayment programs