At Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which our employee team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Ecker, we firmly believe in the significance and positive impact of our work, demonstrating dedication and a compassionate approach, where treatment is carefully planned and customized for each client based on their individual needs and strengths. Our collective ethos extends to caring for the well-being of each of our team members. Together, our staff is fostering a warm and inclusive organizational culture that embraces individual perspectives, encouraging active participation, and open feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement.

As a trusted behavioral health organization committed to providing care in the community since 1955, we offer an array of comprehensive services for youth, adolescents, and adults. Our Long-Term Residential Treatment Programs provide on-site support, resources, and skill-building for adults who are unable to live independently due to their psychiatric needs or who need assistance transitioning to independent living situations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services, contribute to and develop treatment plans and manage crisis for all residential clients
• Provide medication monitoring and community support
• Handle referrals and discharges for residential services
• Assist clients in obtaining/maintaining entitlements
• Contribute to and develop treatment plans and manage crisis for all residential clients
• Reads log and progress notes daily and responds accordingly.
• Provides supervision of clients including scheduled rounds and maintains constant awareness of where each client is at all times.
• Does daily charting of all pertinent information and observations regarding interactions, behaviors, mood of group, etc.

Performance Requirements

• Establish rapport and maintain supportive contact with client.
• Conducting program assessments and completing the intake process.
• Assessing and counseling clients in psychiatric crises and activating emergency procedures as appropriate.
• Providing case management, supportive counseling and rehabilitative services including instruction clients on ADL and social skills.
• Assisting in the training and orientation of new staff.
• Knowledge of human development across the life cycle as applicable to the clinical population served.
• Courteous, effective relationships in the workplace.
• Knowledge of agency policy and adherence to agency procedure.
• Ability to value diversity, accept differences, apply cultural knowledge, and adapt to different cultural contexts.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field and one-year clinical experience
• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, auto insurance, automobile, and a willingness to transport clients as necessary

Schedule

• Monday – Friday 3:30pm – 11:30pm (40 hours a week).

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a hearty benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:

• 403(b) plan with organizational contributions of 2% to 7%, based on length of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement plus many other training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – face to face counseling sessions, resources for work/life, life coaching, financial, medical advocacy, and more
• Extended sick and disability leave
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, Ecker Center also offers a generous amount of paid time off.

• 2 – 4 weeks of vacation, based on length of service
• 8 Holidays
• 8 Personal days
• 8 Sick days

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work the hours as posted? (Mon - Fri, 3:30pm - 11:30pm)

Work Location: In person