MPI Mental Health Practitioner

Metropolitan Peace Academy
Chicago, IL 60608, USA

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word:
COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services(MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently looking to fill a Mental Health Practitioner role at our Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA )office.

Schedule & Role Requirements :
This is an overnight position; there are 2 shifts: 12pm-7:30pm and 7:00 PM–3AM. This role requires riding trains and providing services on train platforms and at transit stations. No alternative shifts are available. You must have open availability for both shifts.

MFS is spear-heading the Communities Partnering 4 Peace, a framework designed to provide comprehensive, long-term approach to reduce violence and gang activity. This framework will bring together community-driven strategies that will empower community-based organizations to intervene with those individuals at the highest risk of driving the violence while working with the overall resident population to transform perceptions and realities of their community.

SALARY:

The anticipated starting salary for this position is $60,000–$70,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s skills and experience. Higher starting salaries may be available for candidates who hold a master’s degree and an applicable clinical license, such as an LSW or LPC.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Identify, deescalate, and mediate tense situations related to mental health concerns; build trust with diverse individuals and groups; and provide follow up support after a crisis to promote stabilization and healing.
• This is an overnight position; there are 2 shifts: 12pm-7:30pm and 7:00 PM–3AM. This role requires riding trains and providing services on train platforms and at transit stations. No alternative shifts are available. You must have open availability for both shifts.
• Engage effectively with community members, local businesses, and high-risk individuals while maintaining professionalism and utilizing trauma informed approaches.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of incidents, interventions, and referrals while respecting confidentiality and ensuring adherence to professional standards.

Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of clinical services. Performs psycho-social assessments and intake as assigned.

Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services to Community Safety and Transit Operations.

Lead the coordination of behavioral health services within the community and transit systems by reviewing complex cases, supporting high-risk crisis responses, ensuring compliance with clinical, ethical, and organizational standards, and implementing strategies to enhance service effectiveness and team performance.'

Develop and strengthen partnerships with community stakeholders, behavioral health systems, hospitals, public safety agencies, and leadership to support program expansion, improve continuity of care, and advance collaborative crisis response initiatives across diverse communities.

Collaborate with CPRU team members to identify, de-escalate, and mediate high-tension situations related to mental health concerns; build trust with diverse individuals and groups;…