Behavioral Health Assistant

Overall Purpose Of The Job

This position is in support of the City of Chicago’s Migrant Shelter operations.  Located in the Chicago Illinois region.  

 

The primary function of the Behavioral Health Assistant is to provide support for the program by conducting financial assessment interviews to collect information from clients on their economic status and to assess their ability to pay for mental health services provided by the city’s mental health facilities 
 

Key responsibilities

Under general supervision, conducts financial assessment interviews to collect information from  

clients on their economic status and to assess their ability to pay for mental health services provided  

by the city’s mental health facilities, and performs related duties as required.  

 

Performs related duties as required.  

Job Profile

Required Skills and Knowledge (Brief description of technical knowledge or skills needed to perform the job) 

Strong PC/Microsoft Office applications background 

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Strong team building and team-member skills. 

Excellent data entry skills 

 

Experience: 

Highschool diploma or equivalent      

 

Education: 

Certification by the State of Illinois as a licensed Vision Screening Technician and Hearing Screening  

Technician is required. 

 

Physical Demands:  

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.  

May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.  

 

 

Other Special Qualifications: 

US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.