At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.\n

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Mental Health Counselor and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.\n\n

Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable patients! Promise Healthcare is a community health center in Champaign, Illinois.\n

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with limited access to care, we want to hear from you!\n

We have clinics on Bloomington Road and Neil Street in Champaign and school-based clinics in Urbana and Rantoul.\n

Promise is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing affordable and accessible high-quality health care services to the medically underserved of greater Champaign County. Our facilities are designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) that qualify for federal loan repayment programs as well as the IDPH loan repayment program. Competitive compensation with signing bonus and\/or loan repayment potential.\n

Promise Healthcare is looking for a full-time Mental Health Counselor to join our health center. Promise Healthcare provides primary medical care and behavioral health services and has on-site dental services.\n

This position will provide child, adolescent and mental health counseling to individuals, groups, couples or families. Interviews patients and their families to coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs and collaborates with primary medical, psychiatry and oral health care providers to deliver integrated care for patients.\n

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nReceives referrals and assesses mental health needs of patients. \nProvides direct counseling to patients in a timely manner. \nConsumer therapy plans drafted, and consumer outcomes measured. \nMaintains records in an electronic health record related to counseling, collaboration, and all patient contact, in keeping with requirements of funding sources and completed in a timely manner. \nMakes referrals for specialized services and tracks progress. \nCollaborates with medical and social services providers regarding patients' emotional and psychological needs. \nAdvocates for improved services for patients with mental health needs. \nHelps to design and structure an effective mental health program within Promise Healthcare. \nMaintains scheduling capabilities to ensure adequate patient access to appointments. \nStay current with continuing education and licensing. \nPerforms other duties as assigned or required.\n\n

Minimum Qualifications:\n\nSuperior verbal and written communication skills. \nWorking knowledge of local medical and social service systems. \nStrong documentation skills and comfort in an electronic health record. \nAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a clinic setting. \nClinical skills to facilitate client sessions and social groups.\nMust have valid driver's license, insurance, and transportation to other clinics as needed.\nAbility and willingness to work competently across a wide domain of therapeutic modalities. \nAbove average level of interest in working with people including disadvantaged populations. \nAbility to work in situations involving a high level of contact with others. \nAbility to remain calm under stressful conditions and to utilize appropriate problem-solving strategies. \nAbility to adhere to assigned professional code of ethics. \nAbility to maintain confidentiality.\n\n

The applicant must possess a Master's Degree, and be a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Licensed Clinical Social Worker or License Clinical Professional Counselor preferred.\n

Physical setting: Clinic\n

Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday\n

COVID-19 considerations: Must be COVID Vaccinated or willing to become vaccinated.\n

Education: Masters (required)\n

Language: Supplemental pay for being bilingual in English and Spanish.\n

License\/Certification: LSW, LPC or LMFT required\n

Work Location: Multiple clinic sites\n
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AMAZING BENEFITS: **LOAN REPAYMENT OPPORTUNITY**\n\nMedical\nDental\nVision\n401k with employer match\nFSA\nVacation\nSick Leave\nContinuing Education\nNHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - For more information please visit: https:\/\/nhsc.hrsa.gov\/\n\n

**Loan repayment program is available through HRSA's National Health Services Corp loan repayment program and the State of Illinois loan repayment program. Up to $75,000 in loan repayment for clinicians working with substance use disorders. One time enhancement for Spanish language proficiency up to $5000.\n
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Completed background check and drug screen required prior to start date.