Mental Health Clinician

Thresholds • McHenry, IL

86d • Remote

About The Position

Community Support Specialists (Mental Health Clinician) provide mental health and substance use treatment support where it makes the most impact – in a person’s community. Working as a Community Support Specialist is a unique learning opportunity. Through care planning, you will be an integral part of a client’s growth and recovery. You will remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management: connecting our clients with resources and helping them navigate complex systems. You will help clients strengthen daily living skills as you drive them to doctors’ appointments, to benefits offices, or to the grocery store. Each day will be a little bit different, requiring you to adapt to your client’s schedule, needs, and treatment plan. The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

Requirements

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• At least 21 years old.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Current car insurance.
• Daily access to your own car.
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use treatment support in the community.
• Develop care plans to support client growth and recovery.
• Remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management.
• Connect clients with resources and help them navigate complex systems.
• Help clients strengthen daily living skills.
• Drive clients to doctors’ appointments, benefits offices, or the grocery store.
• Adapt to client schedules, needs, and treatment plans daily.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $22.50 - $28.37/hour / $46,800 - $59,000 annually
• $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
• $1000 salary increase for CRSS
• 9 federal holidays
• 8 days of sick leave
• 3 personal days
• 15 vacation days
• 4 medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50 per month)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal
• Free CEUs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree