Milestones Counseling Center PLLC is a state-licensed Behavioral Health Center, looking for a Spanish speaking (preferred) licensed mental health professional who is passionate about providing clinical services to individuals of all ages and life situations.

Compensation

Milestones Counseling Center PLLC utilizes a flat rate pay model that is briefly described below.

• Clinical Hours: One clinical hour is considered the clinical hour and its associated activities (ie., time spent with client, note writing, treatment planning, session prep, etc.)
• $40-45 per clinical hour for provisionally licensed (ie., LPC, LSW)
• $45-55 per clinical hour for independently licensed (ie., LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• $50-60 per clinical hour for doctoral licensed (ie., PsyD)
• Administrative Hours: Administrative hours is considered staff meetings, consults, trainings, etc. is half of the clinical hour

Requirements of job

• Fluency in Spanish and English is highly preferred to communicate effectively with our diverse client base.
• Current independent licensure (ie., LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, PhD, etc.) in the State of Illinois
• Candidates must hold a valid driver's license with no major violations (e.g., suspensions, revocations) within the past five years and be able to travel to and work at various locations as required.
• Pre-licensed and Provisional licensed candidates (LPC, LSW) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Minimum of 15 completed client facing hours per week required
• Some weekend and evenings per week based on agreed upon schedule
• Full-time is considered 28 clinical hours a week
• Part-time is considered 27 clinical hours or less per week (minimum of 15 required completed client hours)
• This is an in office position that may allow some freedom to work from home.
• Attending supervision as required (weekly for pre and provisionally licensed clincians, as needed for clinically licensed clinicians- minimum one per month)

Responsibilities

· Provide personally tailored mental health counseling to individuals from all walks of life.

· Assess clients' needs and design an appropriate and effective treatment plan using evidenced based practices.

· Assist individuals and families dealing with difficult emotions, mental health disorders, and trauma.

· Facilitate the growth of clients through stress management, goal setting, behavior modification, and other modalities.

· Maintain accurate records in a timely fashion.

Skills

· Fluency in Spanish and English preferred

·Proven work experience as a social worker

· IM+ CANS Certified or ability to become certified

· Social perceptiveness and empathy

· Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships

· Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups

· Resilience along with ability to assess situations

Incentives

· Insurance credentialing, CAQH and other onboarding tasks completed for you

· W2 status (not independent contractor)

· Consultation and supervision offered

· Administrative and billing services so you can focus on clinical care

· Use of Electronic Health Record for efficient notes and billing

· Twice monthly pay

· In-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Magellan, United Healthcare/ Optum and now enrolling with several Medicaid MCO plans.

· A unique opportunity to build a practice around your talents and specialties

· Optional additional compensation opportunities

· Bonuses for referring a clinician

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person