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Behavioral Health Specialist - Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: 5 Days/Week | Hybrid (In-Clinic & Telehealth)
Patient Volume: 1 Patient Per Hour
Make a Lasting Impact with EPIC Health
At EPIC Health, we are redefining behavioral healthcare through our fully integrated MindPATH model - embedding behavioral health directly within primary care. This creates a stable, outpatient-only environment where providers collaborate closely with PCPs, care managers, and support teams to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care.
Our Behavioral Health Specialists are able to focus on patients - not hospital call, not inpatient responsibilities, and not fragmented care.
If you're looking for a structured outpatient setting with strong clinical collaboration, predictable scheduling, and meaningful impact, this is the role for you.
What You'll Do
Comprehensive Outpatient Care
  • Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide outpatient therapy to adults and/or children.
  • Deliver crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization as needed.
  • Maintain a structured caseload of one patient per hour to ensure quality care.
Integrated Team Collaboration
  • Work side-by-side with Primary Care Providers within our MindPATH model.
  • Collaborate with care managers and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Connect patients with appropriate community and behavioral health resources.
Clinical Documentation & Monitoring
  • Maintain accurate treatment plans and progress notes in the EHR.
  • Monitor patient outcomes and adjust interventions as needed.
  • Prepare discharge planning and case summaries.
What You Bring
Required:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
  • Active Illinois license in one of the following:
    • LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
    • LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
  • Experience with assessments, treatment planning, therapy, and crisis intervention.
  • Ability to practice independently in the state of Illinois.
Preferred:
  • Experience in integrated or primary care behavioral health settings.
  • Comfortable collaborating with medical providers on medication management.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations.
Why Join EPIC Health?
  • Fully integrated MindPATH behavioral health model
  • Outpatient-only setting - no hospital call
  • Hybrid schedule (in-clinic + telehealth)
  • One patient per hour structure
  • Strong clinical and operational support
  • Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
  • Mission-driven organization focused on serving frail and vulnerable populations
  • Growth opportunities within an expanding behavioral health platform

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you want to practice in a collaborative, integrated model where you can focus on patient care while maintaining work-life balance - EPIC Health is ready for you.
Apply today and help transform behavioral healthcare in the Chicago community. Visit:
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