Mental Health Professional, IPS Youth​/Family

Mental Health Professional – Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS)

Location: Macon, Piatt, and DeWitt Counties, Illinois

Salary: $45,000–$52,000 annually + every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC
• Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities

• Generous Time Off:
  Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Wellness Benefits:
  Every other Friday off paid, EAP, and fitness reimbursement
• Insurance:
  Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, and life insurance
• Retirement: 401k and Roth options
• Professional Growth:
  Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Loan Forgiveness:
  Eligible through the National Health Service Corps

• Provide individual and family counseling to youth and foster families.
• Conduct assessments and assist in developing individualized service plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions focused on placement stabilization.
• Collaborate with DCFS, foster parents, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Participate in crisis intervention and on‑call rotation as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with DCFS and agency standards.

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and child welfare systems.
• Ability to engage youth and families in a strengths‑based manner.
• Skilled in creative problem‑solving and collaborative approaches to care.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Must meet Illinois Rule 132 criteria for Mental Health Professional (MHP), which includes:
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related human services field OR
  • Other qualifications as defined by Illinois Administrative Code Rule 132.
• Experience working with youth and families preferred; child welfare experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Minimum age: 21 years.