School Based Mental Health Professional - Decatur, Illinois

Mental Health Professional – School-Based – Decatur, Illinois

Salary: Range based on education, experience, and licensure or certification   

• High School or GED 5 years’ experience: $23.00/hour 56 paid days off annually 
• Bachelor’s Degree: $25.00/hour 56 paid days off annually 
• Master’s Degree: $60,000/annually 56 days off annually 

Additional Pay Enhancements for Professional Certification or Licensure

• CADC Up to $2/hour 
• CRSS or CFPP:   $47,840/annually
• LSW or LPC:   $64,000/annually
• LCSW, LCPC, LFMT: $67,000/annually

Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day) 

Flexibility:   10 month or 12 month positions

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center  

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area.  We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on client care – regardless of the position they hold.   

Why You’ll Love Working Here: 

• Collaborative mission-driven work environment
• Every other Friday off – paid wellness days 
• 56 paid days off in your first year 
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks 
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve.  Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!   

Your Role:

Mental Health Professional – School-Based – Decatur, IL and/or Macon County 

As a School-Based Mental Health Professional at Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, Illinois, you will provide therapeutic and supportive services to children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses in school settings across Macon County. This community-based role focuses on early intervention, skill-building, and collaboration with educators and families to promote emotional well-being, academic success, and resilience. You will serve as a trusted resource within schools, helping students navigate challenges and access care in a safe, supportive environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual counseling services to students in school settings. 
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with families and school staff. 
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when needed. 
• Coordinate care with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to ensure integrated support. 
• Educate school personnel on mental health topics and strategies for supporting students. 
• Engage families in treatment planning and provide psychoeducation to strengthen home-school connections. 
• Document services accurately and timely in compliance with agency and regulatory standards. 
• Advocate for students’ needs and promote a positive, inclusive school climate. 
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to collaborative problem-solving.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge: 

• Child and adolescent development, mental health diagnoses, and evidence-based interventions.
• School systems, educational policies, and family engagement strategies.
• Trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices.

Skills: 

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth, families, and school staff.
• Ability to conduct assessments and implement therapeutic interventions effectively.
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational skills for managing caseloads and documentation requirements.

Abilities: 

• Work independently in school settings while maintaining accountability.
• Adapt to diverse student needs and dynamic school environments.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of supervised mental health or social service experience
• Bachelor’s degree in human service field
• Graduate degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or other human service fields
• Minimum of 21 years of age 
• A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

Heritage also offers the following with this position: 

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave 
• Wellness Benefits: Every other Friday off paid, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and fitness reimbursement 
• Insurance:   Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance.   Health insurance includes substantial agency contributions toward the cost.
• Retirement: 401k and Roth
• Professional Growth:   Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities 
• Loan Forgiveness:   Eligible through the National Health Service Corp 

Ready to make a difference?  Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!