Mental Health Counselor – Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal - Promise Healthcare

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Mental Health Counselor and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable patients! Promise Healthcare is a community health center in Champaign, Illinois. We have clinics on Bloomington Road and Neil Street in Champaign and school-based clinics in Urbana and Rantoul.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with limited access to care, we want to hear from you!

Promise is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing affordable and accessible high-quality health care services to the medically underserved of greater Champaign County. Our facilities are designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) that qualify for federal loan repayment programs as well as the IDPH loan repayment program. Competitive compensation with signing bonus and/or loan repayment potential.

**This position will be based in a local alternative school and will work primarily with students and their families. Position can be full time, part time or seasonal.**

This position will provide child, adolescent and mental health counseling to individuals, groups, couples or families. Interviews patients and their families to coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs and collaborates with primary medical, psychiatry and oral health care providers to deliver integrated care for patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives referrals and assesses mental health needs of patients.
• Provides direct counseling to patients in a timely manner.
• Consumer therapy plans drafted, and consumer outcomes measured.
• Maintains records in an electronic health record related to counseling, collaboration, and all patient contact, in keeping with requirements of funding sources and completed in a timely manner.
• Makes referrals for specialized services and tracks progress.
• Collaborates with medical and social services providers regarding patients' emotional and psychological needs.
• Advocates for improved services for patients with mental health needs.
• Helps to design and structure an effective mental health program within Promise Healthcare.
• Maintains scheduling capabilities to ensure adequate patient access to appointments.
• Stay current with continuing education and licensing.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of local medical and social service systems.
• Strong documentation skills and comfort in an electronic health record.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a clinic setting.
• Clinical skills to facilitate client sessions and social groups.
• Must have valid driver's license, insurance, and transportation to other clinics as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work competently across a wide domain of therapeutic modalities.
• Above average level of interest in working with people including disadvantaged populations.
• Ability to work in situations involving a high level of contact with others.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and to utilize appropriate problem-solving strategies.
• Ability to adhere to assigned professional code of ethics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The applicant must possess a Master's Degree, and be a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Licensed Clinical Social Worker or License Clinical Professional Counselor preferred.

Physical setting: based in a local alternative school

Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations: Must be COVID Vaccinated or willing to become vaccinated.

Education: Masters (required)

Language: Supplemental pay for being bilingual in English and Spanish.

License/Certification: LSW, LPC or LMFT required

AMAZING BENEFITS: **LOAN REPAYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• FSA
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Continuing Education
• NHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - For more information please visit: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/

**Loan repayment program is available through HRSA's National Health Services Corp loan repayment program and the State of Illinois loan repayment program. Up to $75,000 in loan repayment for clinicians working with substance use disorders. One time enhancement for Spanish language proficiency up to $5000.

About Promise: Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Champaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.