Metropolitan Family Servicesempowers 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 96,000 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 currently searching for a full-time Mental Health Practitionerto join our Communities Partnering 4 Peace Team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of clinical services. Performs psycho-social assessments and intake as assigned.
• Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy educational and related services to CP4P.
• 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. 
• Support and attend "Light in the Night" events
• May be responsible for meeting contractual requirements such as 24-hour crisis coverage. 
• 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. 
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university required. 
• Must have applied to take LSW or LCP examination.
• Must have access to a vehicle, valid drivers license, and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions
• Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved Medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing may be required. 

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.

 SALARY:

• Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $48,945.00.

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/ health savings contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 12 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan
• E- Learning
• Wellness Initiative Program
• Employee Assistance Network