School Based Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems•Belleville, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct mental health services and working with elementary and high school school children. This position will work in the Collinsville School District and be based out of our Belleville, IL facility. Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

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

If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway!
We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!
Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

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.