Mental Health Clinician PT Weekends

Chestnut Health Systems•Pontoon Beach, IL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is hiring a part-time Mental Health Clinician to provide client-centered, client-driven services in clients’ homes and group settings at a housing site in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. Services focus on community support, conflict resolution, symptom management, group services, and outings. The role provides direct care on Fridays and/or Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Chestnut Health Systems provides integrated behavioral and primary health care, substance use and mental health treatment, and conducts research and training. The organization serves patients in Illinois and Missouri and describes itself as committed to health equity and trauma-informed care. The anticipated starting pay for new hires is $19.00–$24.31 per hour. Base pay may depend on job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential 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 those fields and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential; OR a master’s degree in one of those 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 evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to clients’ recovery and safety goals.
Use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and recovery-focused language in clinical interactions and treatment planning.
Deliver flexible, direct services in community-based settings.
Complete clinical assessments, diagnostic updates, and individualized recovery plans in a timely manner.
Coordinate care and advocate for access to community resources, including housing and substance use treatment; obtain service authorizations and monitor referrals.
Collaborate with internal care teams, external service providers, clients, and clients’ personal support networks.
Maintain accurate medical records and complete 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 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.