R3 Mental Health Practitioner (Merrionette Park)

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 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

SALARY:

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $52,000 to $58,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

$1,500 Sign on Bonus for first time employees with MFS!  ($500 on the first paycheck and $1,000 after completing six months of employment)

We are now hiring for a full-time R3 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) initiative team at Merrionette Park!!!  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Does comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of program services. Does intake as assigned.
• Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services.
• Provides office and community-based mental health treatment services to clients across the life-span.
• 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.
• 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 record-keeping expectations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university, required.
• Two years of counseling experience or related work experience, required. 
• Eligible to apply for a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor (LSW or LPC) license, preferred. 
• Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions, required. 
• Requires mobility to work with a community-based caseload.
• Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO).
• ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical
• MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
• Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance
• Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian
• VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land
• Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost
• Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
• Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of
• 12 paid holidays
• Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E-Learning
• Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Will preparation services.
• On-staff notary available to employees
• ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions seamless

Salary : $52,000 - $58,000