Youth Mental Health Clinician

Join CASL as a Youth Mental Health Clinician and Make a Difference

Are you ready to make a direct, positive impact in the lives of young individuals and families?
As a Youth Mental Health Clinician with CASL, you will empower children and adolescents to navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges, creating pathways for resilience and healthy development.
Join us in building a supportive, inclusive community where every young person has the chance to thrive and lead a fulfilling life.


Your Mission:

The Youth Mental Health Clinician plays a pivotal role in transforming the lives of children and adolescents facing mental health challenges.
By working closely with their families and community, the clinician addresses emotional and behavioral issues, fostering resilience and positive development.
This role is crucial in helping young individuals navigate peer pressures, trauma, and life stressors, enabling them to thrive at home, in school, and within their community.
The clinician uses evidence-based therapies and comprehensive treatment plans to empower children and their support systems to overcome obstacles, promoting lasting well-being and healthier futures.
This role reports to the Behavioral Health Program Coordinator.


About CASL:

The Chinese American Service League is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering and serving the Chinese American population and the broader communities.
Established with a rich history spanning several decades, CASL has consistently evolved to address the evolving needs of its constituents while fostering cultural pride, integration, and community development.


For over 45 years, CASL's comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals with the vital support they need: providing an educational and cultural foundation for our children, ensuring our seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow's workforce, putting immigrants on the pathway to citizenship, securing our community's housing and financial well-being, navigating healthcare systems and wellness resources, and providing equal access to justice.
Since our founding, CASL has been rooted in the principles of equity and justice.
That legacy continues to shape our efforts today as we strive to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of the organization.


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Your Impact:

As a Youth Mental Health Clinician, you will:

Key Responsibilities Main Responsibilities (70%): Facilitate behavioral health intake for newly enrolledchildren/adolescents, perform assessments to determine Social Determinants of Health Needs affecting the potential children/adolescents or their family's behavioral health wellbeing Conduct behavioral and mental health assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plansfor the children/adolescents to address their identified needs and goals, and/or collaborate with other clinical or medical professionals as required Partner with children/adolescents, their families, and other important adults to address behavioral, emotional, mental, or social injustices through individualpsychotherapy or other evidence-based therapies, family intervention/counseling, group counseling/support group, case management,crisis intervention,community support, and/or counseling/therapy services under close supervision of clinician/Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Coordinate service delivery with the children/adolescents' primary care provider (PCP), care coordination entity, managed care entity, and/or other external entities providing care and services to the children/adolescents Ensure children/adolescents receive referrals for substance-related and addictive disorder treatment services, as needed Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to connect clients with additional services/programs as required Conduct community outreach and educational workshopsto increase staff and community members' awareness of the Behavioral Health Clinical Services (BHCS) programs offered at CASL Ensure confidentiality of information is maintained appropriately by following CASL policies/procedures, HIPAA, Mandated Reporting Laws, and the State of Illinois regulations Administrative Responsibilities (30%): Responsible for day-to-day task administration, potential client follow-up, client scheduling, and timely case note documentation, including but not limited to counseling sessions, case management, and crisis interventions Work closely with multidisciplinary teams internally on case management Complete all assessment and treatment plans, reports, clinical charts and non-clinical notes in a timely manner, i.e.
within 30 days of services Enterall required assessment data into Salesforce for client management, EHR systems clinical documentation, and other relevant platforms, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
Provide feedback to the Behavioral Health Program Coordinator regarding BHCS marketing Conduct quarterly quality assurance review of client records and clinical care Operate in grant compliance requirements, legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards Guide one's own professional development, including participating in the supervisory process and using other educational opportunities, both within and outside of the agency, to become or maintain a mental health related license/certificate Must Haves - To thrive in this role, you should have: Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Human Services, or other related fields required; Master Degree preferred Demonstrated experience and passion for working with culturally, racially diverse, and underserved communities, with a focus on providing equitable and inclusive care.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships within a large, diverse workforce, fostering collaboration and inclusivity across teams.
Previous experience providing case management and counseling with a focus on trauma, domestic violence, or crisis intervention is preferred

Skills & Knowledge:
Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese preferred, Mandarin and/or Toishanese a plus) Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts, facilitate workshops, and engage in community outreach initiatives.
Demonstrated expertise in data management using Salesforce, EHR systems, and other relevant platforms, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
Demonstrated understanding and application of trauma-informed principles in clinical practice, with the ability to provide care that is sensitive to the impact of trauma on children and their families.
Experience using trauma-informed approaches to foster emotional safety, promote healing, and enhance resilience Ability to adapt to evolving client needs and handle multiple priorities with efficiency and care.
Proficiency in technology, including multimedia tools and Zoom, Microsoft Teams with the ability to incorporate these into therapeutic interventions and community engagement.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel), data entry and web navigation Familiarity with domestic violence advocacy frameworks and legal requirements Basic understanding of Salesforce or similar data management systems is a plus.
Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, with occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Environment and Scheduling: Work is performed during the hours of 8:00 am to 7:00 pm in 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, and one rotational Saturday a month at minimum Must be flexible and available to work after regular business hours when necessary (e.g., weekends and evening periods) Accessibility to personal vehicle to accommodate home visits, outreach events, and other conferences that arise Delivery of services in the home or community-based settings as needed Why Choose CASL: Inclusivity: Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity.


Empowerment: Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities.


Collaboration: Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.


Transformation: Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies.


Resiliency: Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths.


Benefits:

Join CASL and unlock a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones.
As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a range of options tailored to your needs: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA); Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance; Voluntary Worksite Benefits, Pet Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


Additionally, our holiday schedule includes New Year's Day, MLK Day, Chinese New Year, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, Thanksgiving, the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.


Join Us and Make a Difference:

Join us at CASL, where together, we create a brighter future for our community.


Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Each resume is reviewed personally by our dedicated team members, not AI.
This thorough and thoughtful evaluation process may take a bit of time, so we kindly ask for your patience.
Rest assured, we will get back to you as soon as we have an update on your application status.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.


At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success.
If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application.
Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table.
We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications.
Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter.


CASL is an equal-opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.