Outpatient Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems • Granite City, IL

6d • $54,000 - $61,000

About The Position

Chestnut is seeking an integrated outpatient clinician to provide co-occurring mental health and substance use services at its Granite City or Wood River, Illinois office. The position supports clients in regaining control of their lives through 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 individual, family, and group therapy and connects clients with community resources.

This is a full-time position with daytime hours, Monday through Friday. The anticipated starting annual salary for new hires is $54,000–$61,000. Base pay may depend on job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. The role is eligible for student loan repayment, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which offers up to $100,000 to providers working in Health Professional Shortage Areas in Illinois. The employer welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Qualify as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in Illinois.
• Illinois licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LCPC.
• Willingness to be trained in the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA).
• Obtain CRA certification within three months following training.
• Basic computer skills and experience with MS Word, Outlook, Teams, email, and an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Willingness and ability to provide telehealth services as dictated by funding sources, client needs or desires, and supervisory assignment.

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 and parole, courts, medical care, and natural supports.
• Promote positive interactions within Chestnut and with the community to sustain a favorable program reputation.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment eligibility.
• Potential eligibility for up to $100,000 through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program for providers working in Illinois Health Professional Shortage Areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time