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. To see the full job description, visit our website at www.kendallhealth.org

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$54,000.00

• $62,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to commit to two evening shifts per week (11:00 am

• 7:00 pm, Tuesday
• Thursday)?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Group, family, and individual therapy: 2 years (Preferred) Crisis/suicide intervention: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LSW or LPC (Required) CADC (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person