Mental Health Clinician

Overview

Are you passionate about mental health and looking for some extra income? This part-time clinician role may be the perfect fit for you!

This role will provide client-centered and client-driven services in client homes (group setting) that will focus on community support in apartment, conflict resolution, symptom management, group services/outings, and more. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, empathy, and a strong commitment to helping individuals in need.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to almost 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

This rewarding opportunity provides direct care on Friday from 3:00 to 11:30 p.m., and/or Saturdays from 3:00 to 11:30 p.m. at our housing site in Pontoon Beach, IL.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.00 - $24.31 per hour.

Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care & Interventions

• Evidence-Based Therapy: Facilitate individual, family, and group sessions utilizing validated, evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to each client's unique recovery and safety goals.

• Person-Centered & Trauma-Informed Approach: Apply a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework in all clinical interactions, incorporating positive, recovery-focused language across verbal interventions and treatment planning.

• Community-Based Delivery: Provide flexible direct service delivery within client-centered, community-based environments to eliminate barriers to care.

Assessment & Care Coordination

• Comprehensive Care Planning: Complete timely clinical assessments, diagnostic updates, and individualized recovery plans to maintain continuity of care without gaps in service.

• Care Coordination & Advocacy: Act as a central link to essential community resources (e.g., housing, substance use treatment) and manage administrative requirements, including obtaining service authorizations and monitoring referral progress.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage actively with internal care teams, external service providers, and clients’ personal support networks to create aligned, outcome-driven care plans.

Documentation & Operational Compliance

• Timely Documentation: Maintain accurate, real-time medical records by completing at least 80% of progress notes within 48 hours of service delivery.

• Productivity & Scheduling: Manage a balanced direct-service schedule to meet target productivity standards while preserving high standards of individual client care.

• Confidentiality & Standards: Strictly uphold HIPAA guidelines, code of ethics, and organization-wide confidentiality protocols regarding all client records and communications.

Professional Growth & Team Engagement

• Clinical Supervision & Continuing Education: Participate in regular clinical supervision, complete required ongoing trainings, and earn continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain clinical competencies.

• Team Participation: Attend staff meetings, contribute to peer case consultations, and support team members during coverage needs while pursuing professional leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in good standing with the State of Illinois;
• OR have a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology or related human service field;
• OR have a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology or related human service field and be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC);
• OR have a Master’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology or related human service field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable (when applicable).
• Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Satisfactory completion of Chestnut’s background checking process.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

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 $19.00 - $24.31 per 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!