Employment

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (FULL-TIME EXEMPT)

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services in all behavioral health programs, which include, but are not limited to mental health counseling, substance abuse/addictions, elder care, admissions, emergency preparedness and other special programs and projects.
• Provides crisis/suicide intervention by agency-provided telephone after hours with supervisor support on rotation. All interventions are addressed over the phone.
• Promotes public education and awareness by taking part in presentations for community groups, emphasizing behavioral health programs as directed by Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Services Director

Schedule:

• Position requires 2 evenings a week (11:00 pm – 7:00 pm) Monday through Thursday.
• Remaining days (including Fridays) are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
• After hours, weekends, and holidays are required when scheduled for the crisis phone shift.

Benefits:

• Salary - $54,000 - $62,000 per year (Depending on Qualifications)
• Approximately 14.5 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid Vacation Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service.
• Paid Sick Time – 6 hours accrued each month, available for use immediately, unlimited carryover each year.
• Paid Personal Time – 40 hours annually, available for use immediately, does not carryover.
• Group Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HMO & PPO options available for employee & family members.
• Dental Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• Vision Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan with voluntary additional contributions.
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance – employee only coverage.
• Employee sponsored Life Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development encouraged, time allocated for trainings.
• Supervision for licensure included in weekly schedule (1 hour per week).
• This position may qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Positive, cooperative, and professional attitude.
• Ability to communicate by phone as well as in person including excellent diction, a helpful and culturally competent approach.
• Ability to provide mental health and substance use/addictions counseling to adults and youth.
• Reflects experience/interest in the culturally diverse population that the health department serves.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a human service-related field required. Experience in group, family & individual therapy or crisis/suicide intervention required.
• License as LSW or LPC required; must obtain higher licensure (LCPC or LCSW) within two (2) years of hire.
• License as LCSW or LCPC at hire is preferred; CADC preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License required and must become a Kendall County Authorized Driver upon hire.
• Ability to pass the department background check.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should please email their cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Coordinator at kchdhr@kendallcountyil.gov. Or feel free to give us a call at (630) 553-8053 to learn more about working at the Kendall County Health Department, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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