Licensed Clinical Mental Health Professional

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Professional

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Job Title: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Professional
Department: Mental Health
Reports to: Mental Health Program Director
Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: $60,

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high‑quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing advocacy, education and empowerment of individuals and their families.

The LPHA will work in a learning environment as a leader in a multi‑disciplinary team focused on providing mental health therapy, counseling, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, case management and referrals. The LPHA, as a clinically licensed staff, may expect to carry their own case load, as well as serve as supervisors, reviewers, approvers and signers of the state‑mandated Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan.

Their team works collaboratively to address the holistic needs of our clients, including crisis management, substance use, medication management, physical health, mental health, accessing benefits and entitlements, case management and other supportive services, either internally or through referrals to community partners.

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value:

• Dedication – Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care.
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

• Conduct, document, review, approve and/or sign a holistic, trauma‑informed, relevant and compliant Integrated Assessment (e.g. IM+CANS), which may include a mental status exam, LOCUS and supporting assessment tools/metrics that lead to a recommended diagnosis, to be confirmed by an appropriately licensed individual.
• Evaluate clients for risk of harm and respond appropriately, including through development of safety plans.
• Utilize and/or assist clients in completing other metric‑based evaluations to assess symptomology.
• In collaboration with the client and their identified support network, develop and document an integrated, individualized treatment plan based on the assessment to recommend appropriate services to move the client toward their identified goals.
• Based on client need or in compliance with regulations, review, approve and/or sign a client’s Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan (IATP).

• Provide appropriate evidence‑based behavioral health approaches, including for co‑occurring substance use disorders and crisis intervention, in different formats (individual, family, group), as indicated on each client’s IATP, staying within the scope of your practice.
• Services and support are to be provided in ways that respect each client’s dignity and are compliant with payer, licensing or accreditation billing procedures, or any other requirements.
• Coordinate care with other service providers, both internal and external to the agency, as appropriate and based on their IATP.
• Monitor to ensure that the health and safety needs of our clients are met.

• Supervise, mentor or provide clinical support and guidance for other mental health staff or paraprofessionals.
• Ensure services are…