Mental Health Clinician PT Weekends
About The Position
Chestnut Health Systems is hiring a part-time Mental Health Clinician to provide client-centered, client-driven services in clients’ homes in a group setting. Services focus on community support in apartments, conflict resolution, symptom management, group services, outings, and related needs. The position provides direct care at the organization’s housing site in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, on Fridays and/or Saturdays from 3:00 to 11:30 p.m. The clinician facilitates individual, family, and group sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, while applying trauma-informed, strengths-based, recovery-focused practices. The role includes completing clinical assessments and individualized recovery plans, coordinating care and referrals, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and support networks, maintaining accurate and confidential records, meeting productivity standards, participating in supervision and training, and contributing to team meetings and case consultations. Chestnut Health Systems provides behavioral and primary health care services in Illinois and Missouri, including substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment. The organization also conducts research and training. The anticipated starting pay is $19.00–$24.31 per hour; pay is determined by factors including qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and CRSS or CPRS certification in good standing with the State of Illinois; or a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology, or a related human service field; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and CADC certification; or a master’s degree in one of these fields.
- Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and ability to be insured, when applicable.
- Basic computer skills and experience with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Satisfactory completion of Chestnut’s background checking process.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate individual, family, and group sessions using validated, evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to clients’ recovery and safety goals.
- Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based practices and recovery-focused language in clinical interactions and treatment planning.
- Provide flexible direct services in client-centered, community-based environments.
- Complete timely clinical assessments, diagnostic updates, and individualized recovery plans.
- Coordinate care and advocate for clients by connecting them with community resources, obtaining service authorizations, and monitoring referrals.
- Collaborate with internal care teams, external providers, clients, and clients’ personal support networks on aligned care plans.
- Maintain accurate 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 of care.
- Follow HIPAA guidelines, professional ethics, and organizational confidentiality protocols.
- Participate in clinical supervision, required trainings, and continuing education to maintain clinical competencies.
- Attend staff meetings, contribute to peer case consultations, support team members during coverage needs, and pursue leadership opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
