Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LCPC)

Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LCPC) Department: Behavioral Health FLSA Status: Full-Time or Part-Time, Exempt Compensation: $63,000 - $65,000 annually, depending on experience Work Location: Onsite

• Chicago, IL About TCA Health For over 50 years, TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center on Chicago's far south side, has provided quality primary care, dental, behavioral health, and more to underserved communities. Our dedicated team is the reason TCA Health remains one of Chicago's leading FQHCs. Our Values: TCA C.A.R.E.S. Compassion: We are kind, considerate, and caring. Accountability: We take ownership for each person's experiences. Respect: We treat each person with dignity. Excellence: We seek the highest level of performance in all we do. Service: We deliver high-quality services and access to care that uplifts our communities. The Role TCA Health is seeking compassionate, licensed Behavioral Health Therapists to join our interdisciplinary care team. You'll provide assessment, diagnosis, and therapy to individuals, families, and groups, working alongside primary care to help patients improve their functioning and build on their strengths.

What You'll Do

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and establish diagnoses
• Develop individualized treatment plans and track progress toward goals
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy
• Assess crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions and safety planning
• Identify at-risk patients and develop plans to prevent further decline
• Collaborate with primary care and care coordination teams to deliver integrated care
• Make referrals and connect patients with community resources
• Document patient interactions and referrals accurately and on time
• Complete required statistical and productivity reports
• Participate in department meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision What You'll Bring
• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology
• Active, unrestricted Illinois LCSW or LCPC license (Altgeld Gardens and Hegewisch)
• Active, unrestricted Indiana LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent license (Hammond)
• Working knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment
• Strong documentation, communication, and time management skills Nice to Have
• Experience in an FQHC, community mental health, or integrated primary care setting
• Training in CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed care
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with Epic EHR
• Lived experience related to the communities we serve What We Offer
• Medical (4 plan options), dental (2 plan options), and vision benefits - 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement and paid CE days
• Eligibility for NHSC Student Loan Repayment
• Voluntary benefits through Aflac Why TCA Health If you want to make a real difference in the mental health of the communities who need it most, we'd like to meet you. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience. TCA Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, parental status, family responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, bodily autonomy, military status, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, citizenship status, work authorization status, order of protection status, source of income, credit history, arrest record, conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. TCA Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and to applicants who need an accommodation related to pregnancy or religious practice. To request an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 773-995-6300.