Job Details Description
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 117,000 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 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Merrionette Park Team!
SALARY: Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $55,000.
$2,500 Signing Bonus! ($500 on the first paycheck and $1,000 after completing six months of employment)
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.
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 recordkeeping 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 (2) years of counseling experience or related work experience, required.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) preferred.
Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance and valid driver’s license, required.
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
Bilingual in Spanish required.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
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
12 paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Bereavement Pay
Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
401K Plan
Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning
Wellness Initiative Program
Employee Assistance Network
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Bilingual Spanish
Advanced
Preferred
Analytical Skills
Advanced
Interpersonal Skills
Advanced
Organizational Skills
Advanced
Verbal and Written Communication
Advanced
Education
Required
Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.
Experience Required
2 years:
Counseling experience or related work experience.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Licensed ProfessCounselor
Licensed Social Work
Lic Clinical Social Work
Lic Clin Prof Coun
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
