Clinical Intake and Community Engagement Specialist

Updated April 2026

Department: Clinical Staff
Reports to: Associate Director
Location: The Kedzie Center

Position Overview

Expanded Mental Health Services of Chicago NFP, the founding organization of The Kedzie Center, seeks a full-time bilingual clinician to serve as The Kedzie Center's Intake and Community Engagement Specialist.

This position supports our mission of increasing access to culturally informed quality mental health care to residents of Chicago’s northwest side. A non-profit organization, the Center is the first community-funded clinic in Chicago that provides individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric care, and case management for as long as needed regardless of the client’s ability to pay ( www.thekedziecenter.org). Our model seeks to enhance access to community-based mental health care and education that is tailored and responsive to the North River community (Albany Park, Irving Park, North Park, Sauganash).

The ideal candidate will have a passion for accessible community mental health and community engagement with schools, faith-based organizations, and local partners. This clinician will provide a variety of clinical services including workshops, school-based psychoeducation and process groups, and community interventions to include grief groups, peace circles, parent support, etc. Individuals with interest in an approach that emphasizes depth, insight, and relationships that also acknowledges the psychosocial impact of contextual factors are encouraged to apply.

The intake duties are expected to range from 16-20 hours/week screening prospective clients, providing phone and walk-in support and clinical referrals. This varies during times when intake is open or temporarily closed. The community engagement duties are expected to take up to 15 hours/week. This position reports to the Associate Director and works in coordination with the supervisory and administrative teams. This position has opportunities for professional growth as a community psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and/or administrator, as well as opportunities to develop innovative programming and specialization. Approximate weekly hours: up to 20 hours intake, up to 5 hours of training and supervision, and up to 15 hours of community engagement, notes and other meetings.

Responsibilities

Clinical Intake

  • During open intake, provides intake screenings (and possibly assessment) for prospective clients to assess fit and screen for financial assistance, as needed. Works with intake team to assign cases and provide clinical referrals. When intake is closed, clinician will provide appropriate referrals for non-clients on the northwest side.

Community Engagement

  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local partner organizations such as schools, social service agencies, health providers, and faith-based institutions to ensure strong referral pathways and processes. Guidance and support will be provided.

  • Coordinate and provide community mental health education and prevention programs.

  • Support community group development and coordinate group implementation.

  • Coordinate marketing for groups and community events with admin support.

  • Support program evaluation for quality assurance and grant compliance in coordination with our program evaluation team.

 

Team Participation

  • Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings, clinical supervision, weekly clinical case consultation and professional development training (approx. 5 hours/week)

  • Maintain records and compliance with agency and state requirements.

  • Assist with clinical and administrative activities needed to achieve organizational mission.

Requirements

  • Master’s level degree in clinical field preferred (LPC, LSW, AMFTs welcome).

  • Ability to provide clinical assessment, therapy and psychoeducation in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

  • Interest and capacity to co-facilitate groups, circles, and community interventions.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams.

  • Attention to detail, strong communication, time management and coordination skills.Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining their capabilities and interest in the position to Associate Director Bill Singerman at bsingerman@thekedziecenter.org. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. EMHS is an equal opportunity employer.

[Salary range on website: 55,000-56,000]