Mental Health Clinician FT (Evenings 3p to 11p)

Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL

10d

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is hiring a Clinician to provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health services to people involved in housing programs. The role supports consumers in achieving stability, wellness, and independence through individualized, consumer-driven services provided 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 is a full-time position in Granite City, working Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts qualify for extra pay. The anticipated starting pay for new hires is $21.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and five years of supervised mental health experience, or a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field with fewer than 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience.
Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and ability to be insured.
Basic computer skills and experience with 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 emotionally charged situations.
Good keyboarding skills.
Data-entry experience, preferably with an electronic health record or electronic billing system.
Knowledge of standard office procedures and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Recovery experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate individual, family, and group sessions using validated, evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to clients’ recovery and safety goals.
Use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and positive, recovery-focused language in clinical interactions and treatment planning.
Deliver direct services flexibly in client-centered, community-based environments to reduce barriers to care.
Complete timely clinical assessments, diagnostic updates, and individualized recovery plans to maintain continuity of care.
Connect clients with community resources, including housing and substance use treatment, and manage service authorizations and referral progress.
Coordinate with internal care teams, external service providers, clients, and their personal support networks to develop aligned care plans.
Maintain accurate, timely medical records, completing at least 80% of progress notes within 48 hours of service delivery.
Manage a direct-service schedule to meet productivity standards while maintaining quality client care.
Uphold HIPAA guidelines, professional ethics, and organizational confidentiality protocols.
Participate in clinical supervision, required training, and continuing education to maintain clinical competencies.
Attend staff meetings, contribute to peer case consultations, support team coverage needs, and pursue professional leadership opportunities.