Assessment Specialist; Transition

Assessment Specialist (Transition) – Join the Kenneth Young Center team to help adults transition from nursing facilities to community living.

Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. We offer outpatient therapeutic care, recovery‑oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention.

• Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 per year
• 403(b) plan with organizational matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
• Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability (no cost to employee)
• Flexible Spending Account (with annual rollover)
• Basic life insurance (50k) paid by the organization; optional voluntary coverage
• Incentive program with potential quarterly bonuses
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (increases with seniority)
• 8 paid organization‑wide holidays
• 3 personal floating holidays annually

• Complete comprehensive strength‑based, client‑centered, trauma‑informed clinical mental health assessments (IM‑CANS) for adults in skilled nursing facilities and specialized mental health nursing facilities.
• Conduct client interviews, conduct family consultation, and review records to develop Transition Service Plans (CSPs).
• Act as LPHA for staff in the Behavioral Health division by reviewing IM‑CANS/IATP and providing feedback.
• Collaborate with KYC team members, nursing facility staff, and local community mental health services to coordinate care.
• Monitor referrals and complete assessments within 24 hours to meet grant requirements.
• Maintain high‑quality documentation and compliance, ensuring all notes and assessment plans meet organizational standards.
• Ensure follow‑up of assessments and that IM‑CANS are signed within 14 days.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets estimated at 50‑60 %.
• Participate in clinical and administrative supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Submit schedules, timesheets, mileage, and other required reports accurately and on time.

• Preferred Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related discipline.
• Strongly preferred LPHA in Illinois (LCPC/LCSW), licensed to practice independently.
• At least 1 year of experience completing comprehensive mental health assessments for adults with serious mental illness.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals transitioning out of facilities, chronic homelessness, complex medical issues, and/or substance use difficulties.

Arlington Heights, IL

• Entry level
• Full‑time