Mental Health Professional, Youth and Family (IPS-DCFS)

Job Title: Mental Health Professional- DCFS Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS)

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 patient care - regardless of the position they hold.

Why join us?

• We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
• Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
• Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1^st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs
• We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.

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!

We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:

Mental Health Professional- DCFS Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS)

Position Overview:

This full-time position will deliver both direct and indirect clinical services to youth and families participating in the DCFS Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS) program. The DCFS IPS Mental Health Professional will provide therapeutic support, engagement, and connection to essential resources for youth in care (ages 0-17) who have experienced disruptions in foster placements. Services will be delivered across a variety of settings, including individuals' homes, community locations, partner agencies, schools, and Heritage facilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to work as a team player;
2. Ability to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and change;
3. Ability to navigate electronic health records;
4. Demonstrated above average computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Empowerment, education, and advocacy for foster parents
2. Identify family needs and provide linkage to appropriate community resources
3. Facilitate the development of supportive family relationships
4. Facilitate development of natural supports
5. Provide the family with intervention strategies and support
6. Complete mental health assessments and treatment planning
7. Documentation of DCFS clinical paperwork

Education and/or Licensure Requirements:

1. Candidates are required to have designation as a Mental Health Professional (MHP). A Mental Health Professional (MHP) is defined as 5 years supervised experience in behavioral health, Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), or a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or human services
2. A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance coverage are required

Hourly Rate: $25.50

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

• Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
• WELLNESS days - 26 days per year (every other Friday off paid)
• Paid holidays - 9 in 2025
• Partial Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition assistance program
• Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
• Retirement plans (401k and Roth)
• Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. (The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.)
• We are a National Health Service Corp site which gives staff access to the National Health Service Corp federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC individuals). For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.