Shift:  Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM -4:30 PM

Are you passionate about supporting youth and families facing emotional or behavioral challenges? Join a mission-driven team where your work truly matters.

As a Mental Health Professional, you’ll play a vital role in guiding young people and their families through difficult times by providing compassionate case management, care coordination, and ongoing support. You’ll work within a trauma-informed, collaborative environment, supported by a skilled clinical team that values growth, empathy, and innovation.

If you are ready to empower lives, strengthen communities, and grow your career in mental health, apply today!

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Perform diagnostic assessments and gather essential clinical information to create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
• Offer one-on-one and group counseling sessions focused on problem-solving, emotional support, and connecting clients with vital community resources.
• Work alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, and other care team members to develop and refine care strategies that promote recovery and well-being.
• Continuously evaluate client progress with follow-up assessments, refining treatment goals to reflect clinical findings and changing needs.
• Be a calm and confident presence during moments of crisis, providing immediate intervention, clear guidance, and stabilization strategies.

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of five years documented clinical experience in mental health or human services; or
• An individual possessing a certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, plus a high school diploma or GED, plus two years' documented experience in providing mental health services or
• An individual possessing a bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, Psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related human service field.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid driver’s license.
• (CPI) training within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain certification within 2 months of hire and re-certify annually according to the requirements set forth in the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services related to the Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Needs & Strengths (IM+CANS)

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.  

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