Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 163,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for a Full-time Bilingual School Based Mental Health Practitioner to join our Midway Team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of program services. Performs intake as assigned.
• Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy educational and related services.
• This is a 10 month job, September through June, with the 2 summer months off
• Learns and utilizes agency and community resources.
• Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems.
• Recommends financial assistance for clients.
• Provides group services as indicated by program need.
• May be responsible for meeting contractual requirements.
• Represents and interprets programs of agency in community.
• May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
• Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service.
• Complies with agency recordkeeping expectations.
• Will provide individual, family and group counseling for local public schools.
• In-office time for planning and supervision included in schedule.
• Provides a full range of case management, or related services.
• Flexibility in adapting to school schedule and needs. 
• Good at establishing professional relationship in a school environment. 
• Ability to deal with crisis situations and work well with other school staff and parents.
• Ability to do concurrent recordings with clients in session. 
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Must be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Preferred.
• LCSW, LCPC preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish & English required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong background in school-based counseling, family systems, and solution focused brief therapy required.
• Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance and valid driver’s license to perform essential job functions required.
• CPS training in Anger Coping/CBITS preferred.
• Ability to think proactively, creatively, and take initiative appropriately. 

• Ability to possess excellent clinical and organizational skills, be able to work independently, and be able to meet agency productivity and documentation expectations. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved Medical is obtained, weekly testing may be required. 

SALARY:

Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for this position, prorated to 10 months is $44,274.

Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 13 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning
• Wellness Initiative Program
• Employee Assistance Network