Overview

This Community Health Center/County Health Department seeks an LCSW to provide high quality, evidence-based mental health care to assist individuals with improving their quality of life

When it began, this Community Health Center/County Health Department had only one site and nine employees. Today there are more than 100 employees working in four different sites, working to to preserve, protect, and promote the health of the community through the provision of medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

The LCSW is responsible for providing direct patient care including assessment, educational and therapeutic mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as allowed within their scope of service. The LCSW works as part of a collaborative team and works in conjunction and consultation with a licensed Psychiatrist and a Family Practice Physician. Reports to the Clinical Director

38 Hours Per Week, Full Time

Misc Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Dependent coverage
• Voluntary insurance (accident, critical illness, etc.)
• IMRF Pension
• Health and dependent care savings accounts
• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• No weekends
• Employee wellness program
• Referral bonus

Client Description

Mission:

We believe that good health is a valuable right of all individuals, groups and the community. We are dedicated to serve and work with the people in the community to prevent disease, to promote wellness and to protect the health of the residents of the county we serve. We will carry out this mission through:

• Assessment and analysis of health conditions
• Development of local health policies
• Prevention and control of disease through health promotion, early intervention and health protection
• Where applicable, enforcement of state laws and local ordinances pertaining to health
• Assurance of access to personal health care services
• Minimizing the adverse impact of diseases and disabilities
• Conducting programs in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health certification standards for local health departments
• Coordination and planning with other entities for a comprehensive community health system

Community Description

Community Overview: Located along Interstate 55, Litchfield is approximately one hour from St. Louis, Missouri. This great city has experienced economic growth beyond its expectations. With two industrial parks, an airport, regional educational center, and full service medical facilities, the City of Litchfield is perfect for attracting newcomers. Recreation is at its best in this Central Illinois community. Litchfield has numerous parks and lakes for the outdoor lover. Lake Lou Yaeger is over 1200 acres, 45 miles of beautiful shoreline with 300 acres of parks. The Lake draws fishermen and boaters from both Illinois and Missouri. Take a trip back in time and don't miss the Hall of Fame sites located along Route 66. Experience the nostalgia of three miles of original "Mother Road" highway while driving through Litchfield.

Business: Retail, Light Manufacturing, Farming

Nearest Metro: St. Louis, MO - 1 hour

Community Population: 6815

Recreation: Lakes, Hunting, Trails, Parks

Schools: Public, Private, Comm. College

Student Loan Forgiveness

Our clinicians are eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs, such as the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program.