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Behavioral Health Specialist – Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: 5 Days/Week | Hybrid (In-Clinic & Telehealth)
Patient Volume: 1 Patient Per Hour
Make a Lasting Impact with EPIC Health
At EPIC Health, we are redefining behavioral healthcare through our fully integrated MindPATH model — embedding behavioral health directly within primary care. This creates a stable, outpatient-only environment where providers collaborate closely with PCPs, care managers, and support teams to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care.
Our Behavioral Health Specialists are able to focus on patients — not hospital call, not inpatient responsibilities, and not fragmented care.
If you’re looking for a structured outpatient setting with strong clinical collaboration, predictable scheduling, and meaningful impact, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
Comprehensive Outpatient Care
- Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide outpatient therapy to adults and/or children.
- Deliver crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization as needed.
- Maintain a structured caseload of one patient per hour to ensure quality care.
Integrated Team Collaboration
- Work side-by-side with Primary Care Providers within our MindPATH model.
- Collaborate with care managers and interdisciplinary teams.
- Connect patients with appropriate community and behavioral health resources.
Clinical Documentation & Monitoring
- Maintain accurate treatment plans and progress notes in the EHR.
- Monitor patient outcomes and adjust interventions as needed.
- Prepare discharge planning and case summaries.
What You Bring
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
- Active Illinois license in one of the following:
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
- LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
- Minimum 3 years of experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
- Experience with assessments, treatment planning, therapy, and crisis intervention.
- Ability to practice independently in the state of Illinois.
Preferred:
- Experience in integrated or primary care behavioral health settings.
- Comfortable collaborating with medical providers on medication management.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations.
Why Join EPIC Health?
- Fully integrated MindPATH behavioral health model
- Outpatient-only setting — no hospital call
- Hybrid schedule (in-clinic telehealth)
- One patient per hour structure
- Strong clinical and operational support
- Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
- Mission-driven organization focused on serving frail and vulnerable populations
- Growth opportunities within an expanding behavioral health platform
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you want to practice in a collaborative, integrated model where you can focus on patient care while maintaining work-life balance — EPIC Health is ready for you.
Apply today and help transform behavioral healthcare in the Chicago community. Visit: www.epichs.org
* Background check required.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000