The DuPage County Health Department is proud to announce an opening for a Behavioral Health Therapist, primarily providing outpatient care for the WeGo Together for Kids program. If you enjoy working in a team atmosphere, collaborating across multiple programs, and being a part of an evolving and dynamic organization, then this job is for you!  The WeGo Together for Kids program works with community partners to enhance the well-being of children and families in West Chicago.  We are seeking a Spanish-speaking individual to provide care coordination, crisis support, individual and family counseling, and case management to families in a community setting.   

This position works with students and families in School District 33 and School District 94, located in West Chicago, IL, and involves working within the community. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, with some evening work (until 7:00 PM) required each week. This is a 40 hour per week position with some possible flexibility within the in-week schedule and offers a full benefit package.

Depending on experience, the salary range for this position is as follows:

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence based psychotherapeutic services to individuals, groups or families; treatment includes focus on integration of behavioral health and primary health wellness; works in office and community-based settings
• Meets established productivity standards while completing concurrent documentation and demonstrating independent judgment and discretion in making position-related decisions
• Determines frequency, duration and intensity of treatment, and develops treatment plans
• Provides and follows-up on referral and community resource linkage
• Participates in team meetings to assess client progress, as well as, collaborates with co-workers, healthcare providers and other agencies in the community to assure a comprehensive plan of care and necessary resource linkage to service
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification and confidentiality of privileged information at the same time adhering to client privacy laws
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned 

Requirements

• Completion of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Two years of experience with chronically mentally ill Child and Adolescent population; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Fluent in Spanish
• The preferred candidate will have good knowledge of community resources, show the ability to work collaboratively with service providers, and will possess an LCSW or LCPC or be eligible to test

DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.