Behavioral Health Specialist

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 youre looking for a structured outpatient setting with strong clinical collaboration predictable scheduling and meaningful impact this is the role for you.

What Youll 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:

• Masters Degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or related field.
• Active Illinois licensein 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.

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