Mental Health Professional, School-Based

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QMHP - Unlicensed Decatur, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $48,000.00 To $64,000.00 Annually

Mental Health Professional – School-Based Services
- Macon County, Illinois

• High School or GED + 5 years’ experience:$23.00/hour + every other Friday paid off
• Bachelor’s Degree:$25.00/hour + every other Friday paid off
• Salary is based on education, experience, and licensure or certification.

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters?

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is seeking dedicated professionals to join our School-Based Mental Health Services Team and help support student wellness, academic success, and emotional stability.

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) located in Decatur, Illinois, serving children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Macon County. As a CCBHC, we provide high-quality, comprehensive mental health and substance use services using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.

Our school-based team partners directly with local school districts to deliver accessible mental health supports where students need them most.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, mission-driven, youth-supportive environment
• Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC
• Strong focus on staff wellness, training, and clinical development

Your Role:
Mental Health Professional – School-Based

As a School-Based Mental Health Professional, you will provide mental health counseling, community support, and early intervention services to students in partnering school districts. Services are delivered in accordance with Illinois Rule 132 and Rule 140 requirements (IDHS/DMH), ensuring high-quality therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions.

You will work closely with students, caregivers, educators, and Heritage clinicians to support students’ emotional well‑being, reduce barriers to academic success, and promote long-term recovery and resilience.

This role is ideal for someone who loves working with youth, thrives in educational settings, and values trauma-informed, strengths-based care.

Core

Responsibilities Include:

Mental Health Counseling & Treatment

• Provide individual mental health counseling to students using evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Deliver Rule 132/140-compliant services including therapeutic interventions, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
• Support students experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, disruptive behaviors, grief, and school-related stressors.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and safety planning when needed.

Student Support & Case Management

• Conduct comprehensive assessments addressing mental health needs, academic barriers, family dynamics, and environmental stressors.
• Provide case management and community support to help students access school and community resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff to identify student needs and develop coordinated plans.

Skill Building & Early Intervention

• Teach coping strategies, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Provide individual or small‑group skill‑building sessions aligned with student goals.
• Support students with behavioral regulation, organization, time management, and school engagement.

Family & School Collaboration

• Engage parents/guardians to reinforce skill-building and mental health strategies at home.
• Participate in multidisciplinary school team meetings.
• Provide psychoeducation on mental health, school performance, and treatment options.

Linkage & Coordination of Services

• Connect students and families with outpatient therapy, psychiatry, medical care, housing supports, and other social services.
• Assist…