School Based Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems•Belleville, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct mental health services and working with elementary, middle, and high school children. This position will work in the Pontiac William Holliday and Whiteside schools and be based out of our Belleville, IL facility. Monday-Friday, 8 hour, daytime shifts based around the schools operating hours. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $44,400 - $50,575 annual salary. This role is Student Loan Repayment Eligible. We also provide clinical supervision for those wanting licensure.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field with at least 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience.
Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable.
Basic computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and an electronic medical record (EMR).

Nice To Haves

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!

Responsibilities

Provide consumer-driven services as identified in individualized treatment, recovery, and safety plans, ensuring services support students’ emotional, behavioral, and social development.
Utilize evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and developmentally appropriate interventions based on students’ developmental stages.
Deliver therapeutic and supportive services within the school environment, collaborating with teachers, administrators, and school staff to support student success.
Refer and link students and families to additional services and community resources to address mental health, social, and family needs.
Support students in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and resilience.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including school staff and other service providers, to coordinate care and ensure appropriate supports for students.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency, school, and regulatory requirements.
Assume leadership roles by supporting collaboration between the school and behavioral health providers and promoting best practices in student mental health.
Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.