Behavioral Health Specialist

At Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which our employee team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Ecker, we firmly believe in the significance and positive impact of our work, demonstrating dedication and a compassionate approach, where treatment is carefully planned and customized for each client based on their individual needs and strengths. Our collective ethos extends to caring for the well-being of each of our team members. Together, our staff is fostering a warm and inclusive organizational culture that embraces individual perspectives, encouraging active participation, and open feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement.

As a trusted behavioral health organization committed to providing care in the community since 1955, we offer an array of comprehensive services for youth, adolescents, and adults. Our Intake Team acts as the first contact for new clients by returning calls on our Intake Line and meeting with clients to get started. Our Assessment Team provides Mental Health Assessments, Reassessments, and Individual Treatment Planning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist individuals who live independently in the community via linking and referring to housing, food and transportation resources, applying for entitlements, providing counseling and life skills training and advocating for the individual's needs.
• Performs intakes and accepts and completes assigned assessments in a timely manner while evaluating clients for appropriate services and makes all necessary referrals, both within and outside the agency
• Handle inquiries related to mental health and substance misuse services including, but not limited to, completing intake paperwork for Ecker Center services, scheduling assessments and providing referrals for services elsewhere
• Assess urgency of which clients should receive services and forward information to appropriate level of services within agency
• Assists clients in completing opening paperwork or coordinates with office and business staff for the completion of opening paperwork
• Monitors demand for comprehensive assessments and coordinates with the Intake/Assessment Supervisor
• Assists in coordinating care with additional service providers both within Ecker Center, as well as other community agencies
• May participate in creating individualized assessments and treatment plans for a caseload that sees agency psychiatrists

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service field with 1-year clinical experience OR 5 years relevant clinical experience in Human Service field
• Must have a valid Illinois driver's license, auto insurance and automobile
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, if needed

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 3:30pm 32.5 hours/week

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a hearty benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:

• 403(b) plan with organizational contributions of 2% to 7%, based on length of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement plus many other training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – face to face counseling sessions, resources for work/life, life coaching, financial, medical advocacy, and more
• Extended sick and disability leave
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, Ecker Center also offers a generous amount of paid time off.

• 2 – 4 weeks of vacation, based on length of service
• 9 Holidays
• 8 Personal days
• 8 Sick days

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45, $50,336.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work the hours as listed? (Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm, 40hrs/week)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person