Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc·Chicago, Illinois
Coordinate and provide intensive mental health services, including clinical assessments and crisis intervention, for youth with severe emotional disturbances. Manage enrollment in FSP/SFSP programs and link families to community-based and residential resources.
Family Support Program (FSP), formerly known as the Individual Care Grant program, provides access to intensive mental health services and supports to youth with a severe emotional disturbance. The goal of the FSP is to support eligible youth and their families by strengthening family stability, improving clinical outcomes, and promoting community-based services.
The Specialized Family Support Program (SFSP) is a 90-day program of crisis stabilization, community mental health, and assessment services. It is designed to identify the behavioral health needs of youth at risk of custody relinquishment (i.e. psychiatric hospital lockout) and to link those youth to the most appropriate clinical services.
Under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), may provide some or all of the following: clinical assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, coordination with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and residential entities, collaboration with hospital staff, case management, community support, therapy/counseling, and administer direct clinical interventions to children, adolescents, and their families experiencing acute and chronic emotional/behavioral disorders. The FSP/SFSP Coordinator will provide these services in a variety of settings - primarily within the home or community.
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor and Behavior Health Manager
Supervises (Position Title): None
This position requires a minimum of a master's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related field as defined by the governing mental health authority.
Must have successfully completed a practicum and/or internship which includes a minimum of 1,000 hours, or one year of clinical experience under a Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional, including QMHP physician's, licensed clinical psychologists, or registered nurses licensed under the Illinois Nursing Act of 1987 with at least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
The position requires the use of a personal auto, valid driver's license, and Motor Vehicle report acceptable to the agency's broker and verification of insurance coverage.
Benefit options and eligibility vary by Fulltime and Part-time positions. Compensation within the posted salary range varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and performance at the time of the offer.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed in a typical office environment. No unusual or adverse working conditions exist.
Knowledge, Skills, able Abilities
Demonstrate the experiences, beliefs, attitude, and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the client population served.
Ability to partner with clients individually, and families, to help them mobilize resources and their inner capacity to address problems they face.
Ability to coordinate effectively with other team members, other Agency resources and outside services in addressing client needs.
This description documents the general contents and requirements of the job.
It is not to be construed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
The principal duties and responsibilities shown are all essential job functions except for those indicated with an asterisk (*).
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires a master's degree in a mental health field and at least one year of clinical experience or a 1,000-hour practicum. Must possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for community-based service delivery.
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.
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