Esperanza Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees:BCBS Medical PPO Plans| Ameritas Dental |Eye Med Vision| Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year|10 Paid Holidays and 21 Days of Paid Time Off | CME 24 hours and $1,000 reimbursement for professional development Compensation (Based on experience and qualifications): LPC and LSW preferred

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2724 W Cermak Rd, Suite A, Chicago, IL, 60608 Schedule: Monday - Friday; some Saturdays and eveningsEsperanza Health Centers is looking for an experienced and compassionate Psychotherapist to join our team and help our clients find mental and emotional wellbeing.

As a Psychotherapist, you will be responsible for providing individual and group therapy to clients to help them cope with mental health issues, substance abuse, trauma, and relationships.
You will evaluate and assess clients and provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to discuss their issues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
(The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word May.)Provide trauma informed, affirming, culturally appropriate and compassionate psychotherapy services in individual and group settings. Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health patients.
Provide effective treatment planning and assist clients in successfully achieving goals. Assist in the detection of at risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration. Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions. Write Behavioral health support letters for patients who need them. Practice clinical consultation with peers when appropriate and as assigned by the Behavioral Health Lead.

Help in the creation of systems to ensure integration of behavioral health services into overall health care provision at Esperanza.
Develop contacts with community resources and serve as patient advocate as appropriate.
Participate in the development and modification of clinic programs as indicated. Be accountable for personal and professional growth with continuing education seminars/workshops as required for re-licensure. Always conduct themselves in a professional manner, practice open and respectful communication, problem solving skills, and self-care.
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
Pre-licensed in Illinois as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. (Supervision hours towards licensure will be providedBilingual English/SpanishClinical Experience is preferred. PI229278744
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