Illinois‑Licensed School‑Based Clinical Evaluator – Remote, Weekday 4x10
Job Description
Job Description:
School-Based Clinical Evaluator
Location: Remote (Illinois licensure required)
Department: School-Based Services – Illinois
Schedule: Full-Time | Four 10-hour weekday shifts
About the Role
As a School-Based Clinical Evaluator, you serve as a critical first point of connection for individuals and families seeking mental health services. Through compassionate, comprehensive assessments, you help people feel heard, supported, and guided toward the right level of care.
Your clinical expertise directly informs treatment planning, safety decisions, and access to services across our programs. This role is well suited for clinicians who enjoy assessment-driven work, meaningful collaboration, and making an immediate impact—while also offering opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
Why This Role Matters
You help individuals and families navigate care during pivotal moments
Your assessments shape treatment direction and service access
You contribute to safety planning, crisis response, and continuity of care
Your work supports quality, compliance, and community well-being
Compensation, Perks & Benefits
Compensation
- Competitive salary based on licensure and experience
- Salary Range: $68,000–$72,000
Time Off & Schedule
- 29 days of paid time off
- Monday–Friday, daytime schedule
- Four 10‑hour shifts supporting strong work/life balance
Financial & Professional Support
- HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility (requirements apply)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match
- Licensure supervision opportunities (pending approval)
- Ongoing training, continuing education, and professional development
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company‑paid basic life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
- Emergency Medical Leave Program
- Health & Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
What You’ll Do
- Conduct initial screenings and comprehensive clinical assessments for individuals of all ages
- Develop provisional diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and referral plans
- Provide brief therapeutic interventions and safety planning when clinically appropriate
- Coordinate referrals and follow‑up care to ensure smooth transitions into services
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Participate in crisis response and emergency services as required
- Stay informed on programs, eligibility criteria, and community resources
- Engage in peer reviews, team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training
- Support quality assurance, compliance, and program evaluation efforts
- Assist with data collection, reporting, and grant-related activities
- Provide mental health education and community-based outreach as needed
- Report critical incidents promptly according to organizational policy
- Pending approval and licensure, provide clinical supervision to trainees
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
Active Illinois licensure appropriate to scope of practice (LCSW or LCPC)
Skills That Support Success
- Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
- Clear, empathetic communication with diverse populations
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a clinical team
- Excellent organization, time management, and documentation skills
- Commitment to ethical, person‑centered, and trauma‑informed care
What We Offer
- Supportive supervision within a collaborative clinical team
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- Ongoing training, CE opportunities, and licensure support (when applicable)
- A mission‑driven organization committed to expanding access to care
- Meaningful work that creates lasting impact for individuals and communities
New to Quincy?
In partnership with the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), we proudly support the Quincy Concierge Program for individuals relocating to the Quincy and Adams County area. This program offers community tours, local resources, networking opportunities, and quarterly events.
Learn more at www.Quincyscalling.com.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about helping individuals access the right care at the right time—and want to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team—we encourage you to apply.
Illinois Applicant Notice
As part of our talent review process, we may use technology—including AI-assisted tools—to help organize and review applicant information in relation to role qualifications. These tools support our recruiting team; all hiring decisions involve human review and judgment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.