Direct Care Staff / Mental Health
About The Position
Join our team as a Housing Clinician at our Pontoon Beach, IL location. This is a role that offers an opportunity to drive positive developments while adapting quickly to assignments at various locations with possible in-the-moment changes. This position will work Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm. 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. 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!
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, and five years’ social service or peer experience; Or Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS); Or have a bachelor’s degree.
- Valid driver’s license and private automobile insurance.
- Basic computer proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, EMR.
Responsibilities
- Administrative duties such as data entry, paperwork completion, and meeting assessment deadlines.
- Providing consumer-driven services
- Ensuring maintained service levels
- Timely completion of authorizations.
- Conducting therapy sessions
- Offering community support
- Providing medication training.
- Champion Chestnut’s commitment to customer service excellence and confidentiality.
- Promoting the recovery model of treatment
- Fostering positive interactions within the Chestnut community and with external stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
