Top 110 Behavioral specialist Jobs in Romeoville, Il

Mental Health Support Specialist Master Level
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM —Homewood, IL
- $50,000 - $57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Clean driving record
- Psychiatry
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Recovery Support Specialist
Cornerstone Services Inc. —Joliet, IL
- $23.45 - $25.45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Social Worker in Plainfield, IL
Soliant —Plainfield, IL
- $34.55 - $54.55 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- Spanish
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist
Trinity Services, Inc. —Joliet, IL
- $52,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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District Support Team - Behavior Intervention Specialist (2026-2027 School Year)
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Behavioral Interventionist
Addison School District 4 —Addison, IL
- From $53,990 a year
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Peer Recovery Specialist I
Gateway Foundation Inc —Joliet, IL
- $16.92 - $24.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Continuing education credits
District Support Team - Behavior Intervention Specialist (Long Term Sub)
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $317 a day
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Behavioral Specialist (Paraprofessional)
iCan Dream Center NFP —Tinley Park, IL
- From $33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Peer Recovery Specialist II (CPRS or CRSS)
Gateway Foundation Inc —Joliet, IL
- $19.27 - $28.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Continuing education credits
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Youth Interventionist Specialist
Union League Boys and Girls Club —Chicago, IL
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Mental Health Assessment Specialist I-PM's-LOH Assessment & Referrals
Endeavor Health —Naperville, IL
- $28.47 - $42.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Wellness program
Family Advocate (Part-Time)
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet —Joliet, IL
- $27.95 - $31.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
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Youth Intervention Specialist
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $61,513.30 - $92,687.09 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Child Welfare Specialist
UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago —Tinley Park, IL
- $52,416 - $54,416 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Youth Development Specialist (hourly)
Metropolitan Family Services —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Master's Intake Specialist - Registry
Riveredge Hospital —Forest Park, IL
- $33.33 an hour
- Per diem
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
Behavioral Specialist -Respite
360 Youth Services —Lisle, IL
- $19.40 - $21.40 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Maintenance
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Behavior Specialist - PRN
Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc. —Hinsdale, IL
- $21.57 - $31.04 an hour
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Behavioral Specialist
360 Youth Services —Lisle, IL
- $19.40 - $21.40 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Maintenance
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Mental Health Support Specialist Master Level

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM -
Homewood, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $57,000 a year

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan assistance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Customer service
Client rapport building
Driver's License
Relationship management
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Medicaid regulations
Medicaid
Experience working with individuals from underserved communities

Full Job Description

Masters Level experienced working with adults in a mental health setting.

Location: Matteson, Illinois (travel required to assigned hospitals across Chicago and the South Suburbs)

Compensation: $50,000–$55,000 annually for candidates with a Master’s degree; up to $57,000 annually for licensed candidates

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Note: Hours may be flexible; scheduled workdays are fixed

Working At NYAP

NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
22 Days Off Each Year!
Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace leave
Parental leave
Mileage Reimbursement

Position Summary: Working in alignment with the program supervisor to ensure that DHS expectations and NYAP values around services delivery to vulnerable populations that the Front Door Diversion Program serves are fully responded to by providing excellent front-end assessments and welcoming approach to potential customers of the program. This position provides timely mental health evaluation and assessment data to help determine the correct service venue for the customer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Functions as the primary mental health professional contact person with referral sources at assigned hospitals and other community venues.
Delivers prompt and professional clinical services while maintain appropriate level of confidentiality.
Screen referrals for mental health services, determine severity and what type of services are needed.
Builds name recognition and working relationships with Maximus screeners.
Work as a member for the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support program goals.
Builds working relationships with the various hospital social workers.
Applies clinical skills to help screen individuals for the program.
Utilizing and creating a work base from the point of referral, which will be the hospital or community setting.
Builds and fosters a working relationship with hospital staff and hospital social workers.
Fostering people skills to be able to connect with clients.
Develops comprehensive front-end assessment of potential clients.
Completes clinical assessment of potential clients.
Utilizes standardized assessment/screening tools effectively in order to help gage client appropriateness for services.
Diagnosing mental illness with knowledge of DSM VI.
Creates linkage and referrals for follow up services.
Provides individual therapy, depression, anger management, medical providers for related medical conditions.
Functions effectively as a link between the hospital, the client and the subsequent service providing agency worker.
Demonstrates the technical and behavioral competencies necessary in the implementation of standardized assessment tools.
Completes all related screening documentation in a timely manner.
Completes all required performance tracking, data collection and documentation
Perform other duties as assigned by program supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A licensed social worker (LSW) possessing at least a master's degree in social work and licensed under the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20] with specialized training in mental health services or with at least 2 years of experience in mental health services working with adults.
A licensed professional counselor possessing at least a master's degree and licensed under the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act [225 ILCS 107] with specialized training in mental health services or with at least two years of experience in mental health services working with adults.
A registered nurse (RN) licensed under the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65] with at least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting or who possesses a master's degree in psychiatric nursing.
An occupational therapist (OT) licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75] with at least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
An individual possessing at least a master's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, or family therapy or related field, who has successfully completed a practicum or internship that included a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised direct service, or who has one year of clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience working in the mental health field in a crisis setting.
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer services, and organizational skills.
Ability to relate therapeutically with customers, display cultural sensitivity and strong sense of empathy.
Knowledge of Medicaid Rules and other funder expectations.
Familiarity and knowledge of DSM VI and psychological testing strongly encouraged.
Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and recognizes signs/symptoms of psychiatric illness and substance related diagnoses.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Ability to organize data, plan, provide written and very feedback, utilize electronic health systems.
Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or [email protected].

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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