Behavioral Health Clinician

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Put your education and experience as a counselor to work at our family health center. This is a unique opportunity to provide care in an integrated behavioral and primary health care setting. This position may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus!

• Work with a diverse client population.
• Provide short‑term, solution‑focused therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, and SBIRT interventions.
• Work side‑by‑side with primary and psychiatric prescribers to offer consultation and support.
• Engage with clients through walk‑ins, scheduled appointments, and warm hand‑offs to reduce barriers to treatment.
• Advocate on clients' behalf.
• Collaborate with health navigators to address social determinants of health needs.
• Help familiarize primary care staff with behavioral health care services.

• Hold a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
• Operate under direct supervision of an LPHA in the state of Illinois.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, videoconferencing, email, and experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Recovery experience is welcomed.

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $44,400 and $50,575 annually. Several factors are considered, including job‑related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

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