Assessing Clinician, Community Support

Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care - regardless of the position they hold.

Why join us?

• We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
• A new salary structure is now in place! Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
• Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1^st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2^nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
• We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff's needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:

Overview: Clinician, Community Support Services

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is recruiting for an individual to assist our case management team in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, dual disorders and/or homelessness. Services are provided in an array of Heritage locations, both on-site and off-site including group homes, Oasis Day and Resource Center, or housing complex.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Assessment and treatment planning
• Skill building to develop and increase independent living skills.
• Clinical staffing
• Limited individual counseling

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage individuals and decrease barriers to accessing treatment
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and use of the DSM-5
• Knowledge of co-occurring diagnoses and evidence-based treatment approaches
• Knowledge of case management techniques and community resources, including psychiatric, substance use, medical and/or other community services
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to navigate electronic health record
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education and Experience:

• The successful applicant will possess a Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field.
• Licensure as a CADC, LSW, LCSW, LPC or LCPC is highly recommended.
• Previous experience working with individuals with a mental health or substance use diagnoses.
• Valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required for this position.

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000 per year (dependent on education, licensure and experience)

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

1. Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
2. WELLNESS days - 26 days per year (every other Friday off paid)
3. Paid holidays - 9 in 2024
4. Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
5. Employee Assistance Program
6. Continuing education opportunities
7. Tuition assistance program
8. Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
9. Retirement plans (401k and Roth)
10. Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. (The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.)
11. We are a National Health Service Corp site which gives staff access to the National Health Service Corp federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC individuals). For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.