Director Formulation Development Jobs in Alsip, IL

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services empowers 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. Are you looking to have an impact on more than a company's bottom line? Then we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for a full-time CCBHC Mental Health Practitioner to join our Merrionette Park office.

 SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $58,000 and $70,371 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Of note, is that candidates possessing a LCSW or LCPC may be considered for a possible starting salary up to $78,864.

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for first-time employees with MFS! ($1,250 on the first paycheck and $1,250 after 6 months of employment).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessment and clinical formulation, development of accurate diagnosis and strengths-based treatment plans for CCBHC services. Performs open access as assigned. 
• Provides individual/group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services, adhering to CCBHC and MRO/Medicaid rehabilitation service models. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions, advocacy, skill-building, and related services. Provides evidence-based treatment interventions per training and certifications. 
• Learns and utilizes agency and community resources.  
• Assesses community conditions that affect clients to identify resource gaps and problems. 
• Works with multidisciplinary professionals including psychiatrists, nurses and community agencies to provide a continuum of coordinated care to meet the complex needs of clients.   
• Provide on-call or in-person crisis intervention services when necessary. 
•  Recommends financial assistance and other benefits the client may be entitled to. 
•  May serve on regional or agency-wide committees. 
•  Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service and maintains quality and fidelity to evidence-based practices. 
• Maintains timely and accurate client records and any necessary agency and CCBHC required reporting.   
• Participates in agency and site based required meetings and trainings. 
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population. 
• Must work evenings and weekends
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university, required. 
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), required.
• Must obtain and maintain IM+CANS certification, required.
• 2+ years of post-graduate social work experience at an intermediate skill level, preferred.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or experience working with clients experiencing substance use preferred. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), preferred.
• IM+CANS certification, preferred. 
• ASAM certified, preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

TRAVEL/MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. 

TRAVEL BETWEEN SITES: 

• Yes 

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.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.