Kenneth Young Center·Arlington Heights, Illinois
Provide recovery-oriented behavioral health services, including in-person therapy, crisis intervention, and case management for adults with mental illness. Coordinate treatment services across various community settings, including in-home, office, and permanent supportive housing environments.
Provide recovery-oriented behavioral health services to adults living in the community with mental illness. This position provides in-person outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, community support and case management depending on a client’s needs and coordinates a range of individual and group treatment services that target assessed areas of functional impairment and promote independence through the development and use of natural community supports. Treatment services are delivered at flexible times that meet clients’ needs and in settings that offer the best potential for positive outcomes, including in-home, in-office, at Permanent Supportive Housing buildings, and in community-based settings Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, strength-based, trauma-informed mental health assessments to identify an individual’s mental health and substance use needs, treatment planning, and recommendations for care that promote the independence of clients served.
Provide community support, case management, therapy, independent living skills training, crisis intervention and stabilization services using individual and group modalities as needed
Manage clinical caseload, complete bi-annual IMCANS assessment and treatment plan and other Medicaid required paperwork
Develop topics and curriculum and lead weekly therapy and/or skills group at permanent supportive housing buildings in the area, in conjunction with Team Lead and team members
Facilitate internal and external referrals for additional services consistent with assessed needs and client’s desired outcomes such as SUPR, CST/ACT, Drop-In, IRG, employment, psychiatry, physical health, etc
Engage clients in the development of treatment plan goals, objectives and interventions that address their assessed behavioral health needs and review and reassess progress at prescribed intervals
Effectively engages Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) tenants in assessing their mental health needs, planning care, and participating in activities that will optimize their abilities to live independently and maintain their housing
Work cooperatively with the building management company and on-site service coordinator to troubleshoot tenant/landlord issues and ensure continued tenancy for clients
Promote opportunities for clients to build natural systems of support within their communities, both within PSH and apartment complexes, and within the surrounding community
Under direction of Team Lead, engage new tenants and assess for ability to live independently and share recommendations with property management
Collaborate with partners to facilitate referrals and access to mental health and SUPR services across broad geographical area.
Perform and participate in de-escalation and mitigate mental health and housing crisis when necessary.
Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related discipline. Candidates must possess a valid Illinois driver's license and have daily access to a reliable vehicle for community-based work.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.