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Overview

Since its founding in 1977, this Community Health Center has become the primary care medical home for thousands of Chicagoans, including some of the city's most vulnerable populations. As an award winning, nationally-recognized leading voice for community health centers, this CHC has played a vital role in providing access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities throughout Chicago.

Our highly skilled doctors and medical staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients. We recognize the vital role we play not only in our patient's health, but also as an essential resource that strengthens the communities we serve.

Our health network currently includes locations in South Chicago, Pullman, East Side, Roseland and Chicago Lawn. Today, we provide accessible, affordable, high quality healthcare for more than 30,000 underserved, uninsured and underinsured patients throughout Chicago.

Description

Behavioral Health Provider

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Provider to join our comprehensive primary care team. As a central member of the team, you will work closely with Primary Care Providers, MAs, PSRs, Care Navigators, Care Managers, and RNs to provide excellent care to our patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Screening, Brief Interventions, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for patients presenting to medical appointments
  • Respond promptly to warm hand-offs for patients with Behavioral Health Concerns
  • Regularly consult with Primary Care Team members regarding health status and progress in treatment
  • Provide updated behavioral health diagnoses (mental health and substance use) to Primary Care Team members
  • Collaborate with Primary Care Team members to develop care plans for patients with behavioral health concerns

If you are passionate about providing high-quality behavioral health care to patients in a primary care setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation packages and a supportive work environment.

Benefits to all its full-time employees:

BCBS Medical PPO Plans| BCBS Dental |VSP Vision| Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year|11 Paid Holidays and 15 Days of Paid Time Off | 8 sick days | 2.5 days of CME and CME allowance of $600 | HRSA NHSC Loan Repayment Options

Location:  Chicago, IL 60617

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

  • A minimum of a Masters degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work
  • Must have a valid Independent License in the state of Illinois (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW or Psychologist) 
  • A minimum of two (2) years experience working in a clinical environment
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient’s rights.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Bilingual ability (Spanish) may or may not be required based on individual department needs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
  • Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
  • Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
  • Strong communication and business acumen. 
  • Ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, when appropriate. 
  • Experience with screening, assessing, and carrying out treatment plans for common mental health disorders.
  • Working knowledge of differential diagnosis of common mental health disorders. 
  • Working knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial treatments for common mental health disorders.
  • Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred. 
  • Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict. 
  • Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
  • Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

Misc Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Short/long term disability
  • 401k/403b
  • 401k/403b match or safe harbor contribution
  • Vacation
  • License renewals and/or professional association fees paid
  • Cell phone/cell phone allowance
  • Employee wellness program
  • Referral bonus

Client Description

Mission:

This health center will promote health, work to prevent disease and provide treatment through the delivery of quality, accessible primary healthcare that is culturally sensitive, affordable, and responsive to community and individual needs.

Vision:

We will become the provider of choice for comprehensive primary healthcare by achieving excellence in quality, access for all who seek care and the improvement of the health of the communities we serve by utilizing innovative health solutions.

Community Description

The world's best food. The world's best museums. Architecture that awes and enough shopping for days. Find it all in Chicago. With events every weekend, live music and theatre every night, and beautiful parks and ice rinks beckoning every day — Chicago buzzes with energy and excitement all year. 

Chicago is the third most populous city in the US. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwest. The Chicago metropolitan often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people.

Affordable living costs and comprehensive, reliable public transit give Chicago a leg up on most other major cities.

Student Loan Forgiveness

Our clinicians are eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.