Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

The Mental Health Practitioner role is onsite in Chicago, IL, at Metropolitan Family Services’ North Center office. The posting gives an average starting salary range of $58,000–$70,371 annually, with possible starting salary up to $78,864 for candidates with an LCSW or LCPC. Metropolitan Family Services works to empower families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive. The practitioner provides assessment, counseling, case management, advocacy, and related services to clients and families. The role connects clients with agency and community resources, supports group services as needed, and contributes to community-based programs and required records.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and intake as assigned
• provide case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services
• use agency and community resources
• assess community conditions and identify resource gaps
• recommend financial assistance
• provide group services as program needs indicate
• meet direct-service expectations
• maintain records
• and represent agency programs in the community.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health practitioner

chicago il

north center

metropolitan family services

part-time

bilingual english/spanish

counseling

case management

community-based services

client advocacy

$58,000–$70,371 annually

up to $78,864 for lcsw or lcpc

driving required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer HSA contributions of $2,000 for individual and $4,000 for family accounts, prorated
• Teladoc general medicine and behavioral health
• 401(k) with 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. Some benefits may not apply to part-time workers.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in social work or counseling, application to take the LSW or LPC examination, and English/Spanish bilingual ability. Driving for work and transporting clients in a personally owned vehicle are required.

About the employer

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.