Behavioral Health Clinician at Kendall County Health Department

Responsibilities: Provide 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. Promotes public education and awareness by taking part in presentations before community groups emphasizing mental health programs as directed by Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Services Director Provides crisis/suicide intervention by agency-provided telephone after hours on rotation with coworkers and with supervisor support. All interventions are addressed over the phone. Schedule: Position requires 2 evenings a week (11:00 am - 7:00 pm) Tuesday through Thursday. Remaining days (including Mondays and Fridays) are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Benefits: Base Salary - $58,000 - $63,000 per year (Depending on Qualifications) 13 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, complies with Illinois Paid Leave Act. 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. Eligible to receive an IMRF regular plan pension (vesting) after 10 years of service. Employer sponsored Life Insurance - employee only coverage. Employee sponsored Life Insurance - available for employee and family members. AFLAC benefit options. Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield benefit options. Employee Assistance Program. Professional development encouraged; time allocated for trainings. This position qualifies for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Qualifications/Skills: Positive, cooperative, and professional attitude. Excellent communication skills. Ability to provide mental health and substance use 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. License as LSW or LPC required. Valid Illinois Driver's License. Ability to pass background check. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: Less than 1 year Salary: $58,000 - $63,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No