Outpatient Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems • Granite City, IL

6d • $44,400 - $50,575

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking an integrated outpatient clinician to provide co-occurring mental health and substance use services to clients in Granite City, Illinois. The position supports clients in self-directed recovery and promotes a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach grounded in hope, respect, empowerment, health and wellness, and spirituality and connectedness. The clinician uses evidence-based practices in individual, family, and group therapy and connects clients with community resources. The position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus for candidates meeting the stated degree and supervised-experience criteria, and is eligible for student loan repayment programs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• At least 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience.
• Willingness to be trained in the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) and achieve CRA certification within 3 months following training.
• Basic computer skills and experience using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Help consumers regain control over their lives through self-directed recovery.
• Promote the recovery model of treatment, including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health and wellness, and spirituality and connectedness.
• Use evidence-based practices focused on individual, family, and group therapy.
• Link clients to community resources, including DCFS, probation/parole, courts, medical care, and natural supports.
• Promote positive interactions within Chestnut and with the community to sustain a favorable program reputation.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates with a qualifying master’s degree and at least 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience.
• Student Loan Repayment eligibility.
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program eligibility, with up to $100,000 available for providers working in Health Professional Shortage Areas in Illinois.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time