Mental Health Clinician PT Weekends

Chestnut Health Systems•Madison, IL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Housing Clinician to provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals involved in housing programs. The role supports consumers in achieving stability, wellness, and independence through individualized, consumer-driven services delivered in office and community-based settings. The clinician contributes to assessments, treatment planning, service delivery, and coordination with community and internal partners, particularly those supporting housing stability and substance use recovery. This part-time position works Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Madison location. Services are provided in accordance with consumers’ individualized treatment, recovery, or safety plans and may take place in community or natural environments when appropriate. The clinician uses evidence-based practices in individual, family, and group therapy and promotes recovery through trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, wellness, and connectedness. Chestnut Health Systems provides integrated behavioral health and community-based primary care services in Illinois and Missouri and is nationally recognized for research, training, and innovation. The anticipated starting pay for new hires is $21.00–$22.00 per hour. Base pay is determined by factors including qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and five years of social service or peer experience; or Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS); or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS); or a bachelor’s degree.
Valid driver’s license and private automobile insurance.
Basic computer proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, and EMR.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments, treatment/recovery plans, progress notes, and funder paperwork according to program and agency policies.
Complete 100% of assessments and treatment/recovery plans before their due dates.
Submit at least 80% of progress notes within 48 hours of providing services.
Provide services according to each consumer’s individualized treatment, recovery, or safety plan.
Meet assigned productivity expectations.
Complete service pre-authorizations and re-authorizations accurately and on time.
Conduct screenings for new housing referrals when assigned.
Promote a recovery-focused, trauma-informed approach grounded in hope, respect, empowerment, wellness, and connectedness.
Use recovery-oriented language in documentation and interactions with consumers.
Connect consumers to community resources, especially substance use treatment and housing supports.
Collaborate with internal programs and natural support systems to improve outcomes.
Attend team meetings, consumer staffings, and program development activities.
Support team members and provide backup coverage when needed.
Attend and document all required Rule 132 supervision if not an LPHA.
Complete required Chestnut trainings and continuing education units.
Take on leadership responsibilities as assigned.
Use evidence-based practices in individual, family, and group therapy.
Provide services in community or natural environments when appropriate.
Maintain strict confidentiality of consumer and organizational information.
Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.