Overview

This is a professional, direct service position which utilizes an integrated care model of treatment. The Behavioral Health Provider is located within the primary care medical unit and provides behavioral health treatment to patients as part of the primary care health team. The Behavioral Health Provider works across the age range to deliver a broad array of warm hand-off and scheduled services including assessment, therapy (brief and long-term), crisis intervention, and coordination. The Behavioral Health Provider provides consultation services to primary care providers and collaborates with community organizations to ensure whole-person, patient-centered care. This position reports directly to the Lead Behavioral Health Provider.

Job Requirements

Education Requirements

• Masters of Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Human Service related field
• Active Illinois License (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
• Experience in mental health clinical service delivery
• Previous work experience in a multicultural setting preferred

Misc Benefits

Benefits

This FQHC serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. The FQHC provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness Coverage. Employees enjoy company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, paid Holidays, Personal Days, Paid Time Off hours (PTO) with annual increase, as well as continuing medical education days and monies. Additionally, employees may enroll in the 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match after one year of service.

The Salary range for this position is $60,900-$85,260. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Client Description

Mission

This health center serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need.

Vision

Reaching out with Heart in Hand – championing the needs of the underserved and providing healthcare for all, regardless of their ability to pay, as we eliminate disparities in healthcare.

Community Description

Rockford is a great city in an ideal location with a population of 150,000 within the metropolitan area and over 300,000 with surrounding communities. Located in Northwest Illinois near the Wisconsin border, Rock is the third largest city in Illinois with a diverse community of professionals. 

The Rockford area has high-quality public and private schools, renowned community college and four-year University. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford draws pharmacy, medical students and medical teaching professionals to our area. Three excellent hospital systems offer outstanding regional specialty care.

Rockford prides itself on having a family-friendly community with wonderful children’s and adult museums, award-winning park district, a nationally recognized Japanese garden, floral conservatory and arboretum. Established bike paths for all levels of walkers, runners and riders so includes camping, water sports.  The beautiful Rock River flows right through the city and reigniting an attractive new retail, restaurant and night life scene. Rockford is home to exceptional public and private golf courses.  The Northern Illinois area enjoys four beautiful season which lends itself to numerous recreational opportunities.  Great local prep, college and professional events.

Nearest Metropolitan City:         

Chicago 1 hr. away

Madison, Wisconsin – 1 hr. away

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 1 hr. away

Community Population 

50,115 city/metropolitan area 300,000

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.