Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician – Urgent + Routine Care SettingLocation : River North, Chicago, ILJob Type : Part-Time (100% In-Person)Schedule : Flexible ShiftsAbout UsSHFT Behavioral Health is a first-of-its-kind clinic offering same-day mental health support for both urgent and routine needs.We serve clients ages five and up, providing single-session chats, urgent assessments, routine therapy, and medication management. We are open seven days a week, and clients can walk in or schedule appointments in advance.Our clinic bridges the gap between traditional outpatient therapy and emergency care, providing accessible, high-quality mental health services in a supportive, innovative environment. We focus on compassionate, practical solutions for clients while maintaining a clinician-friendly workplace that values work-life balance and professional growth.What You'll Do· Provide direct clinical care for clients of all ages, including single-session chats, routine therapy, and urgent assessments· Conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, and formulate individualized treatment plans· Facilitate family consultations and collaborate with caregivers, schools, and community partners· Coordinate referrals and follow-up care as appropriate· Complete timely, high-quality clinical documentation using our electronic health record system· Participate in team meetings, peer case consultations, and interdisciplinary discussions· Support outreach and engagement activities, including community representation and partnership effortsQualifications· Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution· Active, unrestricted clinical license in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist [PhD or PsyD])· Clinical experience in acute care, emergency, or similarly high-acuity settings· Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and developing safety plans· Demonstrated experience managing crisis situations· Experience delivering brief, solution-focused clinical interventions· Strong interpersonal skills and sound clinical judgmentRequirementsFull-time, in-person availability in Chicago, ILWillingness to work weekend shiftsSpanish fluency strongly preferredExperience providing couples therapy preferredExperience working with older adults preferredCore Competencies· Clinical Judgment & Decision-Making: Ability to rapidly assess clinical presentations, triage needs, and make sound decisions in both urgent and routine contexts· Crisis Intervention Skills: Effectively manages acute situations, including de-escalation and implementation of safety planning· Solution-Focused & Brief Interventions: Applies time-limited, goal-oriented therapeutic approaches tailored to client needs· Adaptability: Functions effectively in a fast-paced, hybrid urgent/routine care environment with shifting clinical demands· Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Builds rapport and communicates effectively with clients across age groups, families, and community partners· Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contributes to shared case consultation and care planning· Organization & Time Management: Manages a dynamic caseload while maintaining timely documentation and follow-up· Professionalism & Ethical Practice: Maintains clinical standards, confidentiality, and adherence to scope of practice· Cultural Competence: Engages and adapts care for diverse populations with varying clinical, cultural, and social needsWhy Join Us?· Flexible Scheduling: Build a schedule that supports work-life balance with shifts across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends· Clinician-Focused Environment: Clearly defined productivity expectations, protected documentation time, and a focus on sustainability and clinician well-being· Thoughtfully Designed Clinical Space: A newly constructed, design-forward clinic built to support both urgent and routine care· Professional Development Opportunities: Hands-on experience in crisis intervention, diagnostic formulation, and solution-focused therapy, with ongoing skill-building· Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a diverse interdisciplinary team emphasizing transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement· Mission-Driven Impact: Help shape an innovative outpatient model that improves access and integrates urgent and routine mental health careCompensation & Benefits· Competitive hourly wageHow to ApplyInterested candidates should email a resume and optional cover letter to: careers@shftbh.com . We are currently interviewing for positions with start dates in June.