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Melanie Fordham

Lcsw Counselor

mental health Orland Park, IL Benchmark Psychiatric Services Ltd.

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Overview

Level

Staff

Tenure

8 years at Benchmark Psychiatric Services Ltd.

Gender

Female

Connections

139

Position in HealthTal Database

59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Melanie Fordham is one of them.
1,564 mental health professionals are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
3 contacts at Benchmark Psychiatric Services Ltd. are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical mental health compensation in IL: $40,000 – $100,000 (median $58,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of mental health professionals in IL: Sole Proprietor (50), Private Practice (29), Rush University Medical Center (16).
4% of mental health professionals in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
85% of mental health professionals in IL have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications

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Education

University of Tennessee-Knoxville

MSW

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)

Skills

Nonprofits Leadership Development Community Outreach Volunteer Management Training Healthcare Program Development Program Management Management Marketing Teaching Social Networking Event Management Microsoft Word Healthcare Management Hospitals Marketing Communications Licensed Clinical Social Worker Conflict Resolution Managed Care

About Benchmark Psychiatric Services Ltd.

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

1 to 19

Revenue

$1B+

Website

benchmarkpsychservices.com

Office Location

11231 Distinctive Dr, Orland Park, IL

Professional Overview

Melanie Fordham is a Lcsw Counselor, currently affiliated with Benchmark Psychiatric Services Ltd., based in Orland Park, IL. As a mental health, Fordham contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Orland Park, IL. They have been with Benchmark Psychiatric Services Ltd. for 8 years. Fordham holds academic credentials, including MSW and Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), from University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Middle Tennessee State University. Core competencies include Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Training. Benchmark Psychiatric Services Ltd. operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1 to 19 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Orland Park, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melanie Fordham located?

Melanie Fordham is based in Orland Park, IL. They are currently affiliated with Benchmark Psychiatric Services Ltd..

What is Melanie Fordham's specialty?

Melanie Fordham specializes in mental health. Their current role is Lcsw Counselor.

Where does Melanie Fordham currently work?

Melanie Fordham currently works at Benchmark Psychiatric Services Ltd.. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Melanie Fordham's educational background?

Melanie Fordham attended University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Middle Tennessee State University.

How do I contact Melanie Fordham for recruiting?

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Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in IL?

mental health professionals in IL typically earn $40,000 to $100,000 annually, with a median of $58,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.