At Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which our employee team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Ecker, we firmly believe in the significance and positive impact of our work, demonstrating dedication and a compassionate approach, where treatment is carefully planned and customized for each client based on their individual needs and strengths. Our collective ethos extends to caring for the well-being of each of our team members. Together, our staff is fostering a warm and inclusive organizational culture that embraces individual perspectives, encouraging active participation, and open feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement.

As a trusted behavioral health organization committed to providing care in the community since 1955, we offer an array of comprehensive services for youth, adolescents, and adults. Our Supervised Residential Program (SRP) offers structured housing with 24/7 support for individuals requiring intensive mental health care and assistance with daily living.

Job Scope: Provide direct support to clients by assisting with daily living skills, case management needs, and crisis intervention. The role involves active participation in treatment planning, maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring medication routines, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Staff collaborate with team members across shifts, facilitate scheduled and unscheduled activities, and connect clients to appropriate services as needed. This individual upholds agency policies, contributes to a presentable and therapeutic facility, and promotes client well-being through consistent engagement and support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services, contribute to and develop treatment plans and manage crisis for all residential clients
• Provide medication monitoring and community support
• Handle referrals and discharges for residential services
• Assist clients in obtaining/maintaining entitlements
• Contribute to and develop treatment plans and manage crisis for all residential clients

Performance Requirements

• Establishing rapport and maintaining supportive contact with client.
• Assessing and counseling clients in psychiatric crises and activating emergency procedures as appropriate
• Providing case management, supportive counseling and rehabilitative services including instruction clients on ADL and social skills
• Assisting in the training and orientation of new staff
• Knowledge of agency policy and adherence to agency procedure.
• Ability to value diversity, accept differences, apply cultural knowledge, and adapt to different cultural contexts.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field or five years of Mental Health experience; we will also consider hiring an entry level RSA which requires a minimum age of 21, high school diploma, and skills in the field of services to adults
• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, auto insurance, automobile, and a willingness to transport clients as necessary

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 3:30pm – 11:30pm (40 hours a week)

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a hearty benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:

• 403(b) plan with organizational contributions of 2% to 7%, based on length of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement plus many other training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – face to face counseling sessions, resources for work/life, life coaching, financial, medical advocacy, and more
• Extended sick and disability leave
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, Ecker Center also offers a generous amount of paid time off.

• 2 – 4 weeks of vacation, based on length of service
• 8 Holidays
• 8 Personal days
• 8 Sick days

Ecker Center for Behavioral health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,520.00 - $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work the hours that are posted? (M-F 3:30pm-11:30pm)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person