Mental Health Clinician PT Weekends

Chestnut Health Systems•Madison, IL

21d

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a part-time Housing Clinician to provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health services to people involved in housing programs. The clinician supports stability, wellness, and independence through individualized, person-centered care delivered in office and community-based settings. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, service delivery, and coordination with internal teams and community partners, particularly those supporting housing stability and substance use recovery. The position is scheduled for Saturday and/or Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the shift flexible by up to one hour in either direction. The anticipated starting pay for new hires is $21.00–$22.00 per hour. Chestnut Health Systems provides integrated substance use, mental health, and primary care services in Illinois and Missouri, and conducts research and training throughout the United States. Its care model combines behavioral health services with community-based primary care.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and five years of supervised mental health experience; alternatively, 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.
Effective communication with employees, consumers, potential consumers, and support systems.
Ability to respond effectively and calmly in conflict or emotional situations.
Good keyboarding skills.
Data entry experience, preferably with an electronic health record or electronic billing system.
Knowledge of standard office procedures and use of 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.
Provide flexible direct services in client-centered community settings 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; obtain service authorizations and monitor referrals.
Coordinate care with internal teams, external service providers, clients, and their personal support networks.
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 of client care.
Follow HIPAA guidelines, the code of ethics, and organizational confidentiality protocols.
Participate in clinical supervision and required training, and earn continuing education units to maintain clinical competencies.
Attend staff meetings, contribute to peer case consultations, support team coverage needs, and pursue professional leadership opportunities.