Mental Health & Recovery Clinician

Overview

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Clinician to provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals involved in housing programs. This role supports consumers in achieving stability, wellness, and independence through individualized, consumer-driven services delivered in both office and community-based settings.

The Clinician plays a critical role in assessments, treatment planning, service delivery, and coordination with community and internal partners, particularly those supporting housing stability and substance use recovery.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care by combining behavioral health care services with community-based primary care centers and are nationally recognized for research, training, and innovation.

Locations:

Madison, IL

Part Time, Saturday and/or Sunday 10 am to 6 pm

Full Time, Tuesday to Saturday 3 pm to 1130 pm

Fairview Heights, IL

Part Time, Saturday 3 pm to 1130 pm 

Pontoon Beach, IL

Part Time, Friday and/or Saturday 3 pm to 1130 pm 

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 an hour, plus eligible shift differentials.

Responsibilities

Provide Compassionate Clinical Care

• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to each consumer’s needs and goals.

• Build trusting relationships with consumers through respectful, person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care.

• Help individuals develop coping strategies, strengthen emotional wellness, and work toward recovery and greater independence.

• Provide services in office and community-based settings to help reduce barriers to care.

Support Recovery and Housing Stability

• Complete clinical assessments, diagnostic updates, and individualized treatment and recovery plans.

• Help consumers identify goals, recognize strengths, and develop practical strategies for overcoming challenges.

• Connect individuals with community resources, including housing assistance, substance use treatment, and other supportive services.

• Coordinate care with internal teams, community providers, and consumers’ support networks to promote continuity of care.

• Follow up on referrals and service authorizations to help ensure consumers receive the services they need.

Maintain Quality Care and Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in accordance with organizational policies, HIPAA requirements, and applicable professional standards.

• Complete progress notes and other required documentation within established timeframes.

• Manage your schedule to balance direct client services, documentation, and other responsibilities while meeting productivity expectations.

• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultations, staff meetings, and required training.

• Maintain professional competencies through continuing education and ongoing learning.

• Support team collaboration and assist with coverage needs when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ supervised mental health experience;
• OR a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field with less than 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable
• Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and an electronic medical record (EMR) Effective communication with employees, consumers, potential consumers, and support systems.
• Ability to respond effectively and calmly in conflict or emotional situations.
• Good keyboarding skills.
• Data entry experience – preferably with an electronic health record or electronic billing system.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and use of office equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and be insurable

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement?Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply when they don’t meet every qualification. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!

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