Mental Health Professional, IPS Youth/Family
Heritage Behavioral Health Center- HBHC · Decatur, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$45k–$52k/yrFull-time
About the role
Mental Health Professional – Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS)
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
Pay
Mental Health Professional (MHP): $45,000–$52,000 annually + every other Friday off (paid wellness day)
Schedule
Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day) | Hours: Monday-Friday (10a-7p)