CCBHC Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner

CCBHC Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner

Job Category: Counselors/Social Workers

Requisition Number: CHILD
005398

• Posted :
  July 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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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 now hiring for a full-time CCBHC Mental Health Practitioner to join our Merrionette Park office
.

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $58,000 a nd $70,371 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Of note, is that candidates possessing a LCSW or LCPC may be considered for a possible starting salary up to $78,864
  .

• Support children experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral disorders, and substance use concerns.
• Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessment and clinical formulation, development ofaccuratediagnosis and strengths-based treatment plans for CCBHC services. Performs open accessas assigned.
• Provides family,individual, andgroup therapy,as well ascrisis intervention, and case management services, adhering to CCBHC and MRO/Medicaid rehabilitation service models.
• Providesa full range of therapeutic interventions, advocacy, skill-building, and related services. Provides evidence-based treatment interventions for children and families per training and certifications.
• Learnsandutilizesagency and community resourc es including schools, specialty service providers, and communityprograms.
• Care coordination with schools, hospitals, DCFS/CPS, juvenile justice, and primary care providers
• Assesses community conditions that affect clients toidentifyresource gaps and problems.
• Works with multidisciplinary professionals including psychiatrists, nurses and community agencies to provide continuum of coordinated care to meet the complex needs of family, children and adolescents.
• Provide on-call or in-person crisis intervention services when necessary.
• Recommends financialassistanceand other benefits the client may be entitled to.
• May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
• Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service andmaintainsquality and fidelity to evidence-based practices.
• Maintainstimelyandaccurateclient records and any necessary agency and CCBHC required reporting.
• Participates in agency and sitebasedrequired meetings and trainings.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Work extended hours on school nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university,
  required
• Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling (MAATC),
  preferred
• Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (
  LCPC
  ) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Must obtain and maintain IM+CANSandASAMcertifications.
• Culturally responsive carebyapproachingservicesthatcenterthe client's unique cultural background, values, and intersectional identity.

Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle.

Yes

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