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Adapt of Illinois
Mental Health Professional (Bachelors & Masters Degree Level Positions)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,685 / year median in Illinois
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Professional (Bachelor's & Master's Degree Level Positions) Adapt of Illinois
- 3.0 West Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $23.00
- $28.
- West Chicago Location!
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Impactful Work:
Advocate for the needs of an underserved population and help clients achieve their recovery goals through individual and group services.Groundbreaking Opportunity:
Be part of the founding team at our new West Chicago site—help shape the culture, systems, and success of this location.Community Focus:
Facilitate community placements and take on fulfilling case management duties.Professional Growth:
Deliver and document a variety of clinical services daily, including community support, group services, psychotropic medication training and monitoring. Build your clinical writing skills and collaborate with nurses, social service workers, psychiatrists, and more.What We're Looking For:
Education (Mental Health Professional): Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field, or 2 years of supervised experience in a mental health setting with a non-related bachelor's degree. Education (Qualified Mental Health Professional): Master's degree required (must be in human services field with at least 1000 hours of internship experience or 1 year of relevant work experience)Skills:
Strong computer, writing, and time management skills.Commitment:
Ability to work four 10-hour days per week, including rotating weekends and holidays.Passion:
A strong desire to help individuals with mental illness recover lost skills and reduce stigma.Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive Pay (Mental Health Professional- Bachelors Degree): Starting hourly pay of $23.00
- $25.62, commensurate with experience. Competitive Pay (Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Master's Degree): Starting hourly pay of $26.00
- $28.
Generous Time Off:
9 observed holidays and pro-rated paid time off starting at 3 weeks per year, increasing with tenure.Comprehensive Benefits:
Choose from three medical insurance plans through Cigna, plus dental and vision insurance through Delta.Financial Security:
Health savings account with up to $750 company match, flexible spending account, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and 401(k) with up to a 4% company match.Professional Development:
Company-sponsored trainings, professional licensure reimbursement, promotion from within, and a professional development stipend.Supportive Programs:
Employee assistance program with free counseling and life coach sessions, employee discount program, and employee referral bonus.Employee Testimonials:
"This is a great entry-level position if you've received your bachelor's in psychology or any other human services field. Your coworkers will quickly become like family and are very helpful."- Current Employee "I spent nearly 21 years working for this company. My knowledge of mental health was pretty much bare bones when I was hired fresh from getting my Master's degree. I've had 3 different roles in the company due to promotions—a huge plus that they value their employees and promote from within!"
- Former Employee "Great company and even better co-workers! Adapt provides opportunities for new graduates to obtain actual clinical experience working in the mental health field."
- Former Employee Join Us and Make a Difference in West Chicago!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.00- $28.