Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL 60651 Date Posted: 10/07/2026 Category: Therapy Education: Masters Degree

Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors.

One of our clients is seeking an experienced Mental Health Specialist in the Humboldt Park area.

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS
* Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, with flexibility for earlier starts and later end times.

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Completes Mental Health Evaluations when assigned.
* Carries a caseload; provide direct services to clients via individual and group counseling.
* Treatment provided is overseen and delivered according to individual treatment plans and within current policies and procedures.
* Ensures that case files are up to date and maintained in accordance with agency and DASA standards.
* Network with current and prospective referral sources and other community agencies to ensure the needs of the client are met.
* Participates in staff meetings and clinic staffing.
* Presentations of client's issues are made and notes are taken on assigned days in the Review Board.
* An active interest and involvement is maintained in the field of mental health and substance use disorders.
* Record keeping functions are performed, statistical and other required reports are prepared.
* Negotiable compensation rate of $40-$50/hour.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* The position requires a graduate Master's Degree from an accredited University.
* LCSW or LCPC required.
* At least two years' experience with clinical license in the addiction and/or mental health field.
* Experience conducting mental health evaluations, familiarity with DSM -5, working with clients with a psychiatric or dual diagnosis, assessing clients for risk of harm to self or others, crisis intervention experience, charting, knowledge of community resources and experience working with an interdisciplinary team including a psychiatrist is preferred.

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education.
* Compensation processed weekly.
* Accessibility to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Title: Mental Health Specialist Class: Mental Health Type: TEMPORARY Ref. No.: 1318082-10 BC: #DTG105

Company: Delta-T Group Illinois, Inc. Contract Contact: Contract Submit IL Office Email: ILContracts@deltatg.com Office Phone: 800-500-8007 Office Address:

About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Monday to Friday

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