School Based Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems • Collinsville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about providing direct mental health services and working with elementary, middle, and high school children. The position will be based in the Collinsville, IL school district and out of the Belleville, IL facility. The role involves Monday-Friday, 8-hour, daytime shifts aligned with school operating hours. This position is eligible for student loan repayment and provides clinical supervision for those seeking licensure. Chestnut Health Systems is dedicated to achieving health equity by delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and fully integrated behavioral health and community-based primary health care in underserved communities. The organization's research division is nationally recognized for its contributions to evidence-based practices, and its employees are committed to making a difference.

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).

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.

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment Eligible
• STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (SLRP)- The SLRP offers up to $50,000 in loan repayment for primary care providers working in HPSAs in Illinois.
• Clinical supervision for those wanting licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees