Youth and Family Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL

22h•$21 - $24

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Clinician to provide high-quality behavioral health services to youth and families. This role focuses on delivering individual, group, and family therapy, supporting recovery through trauma-informed care, and collaborating with families, schools, and community partners. Services may be provided in office and community-based settings, including youth’s natural environments. This part-time position will be based out of our Granite City, IL office. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.35 – $24.31 an hour. Scheduling: Day-Time Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 p m This role will guarantee 10 hrs Minimum, but can lead up to 40 hrs weekly 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

May have a Bachelor's Degree with experience in mental health working toward a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field
Must have a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field with at least 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience
Must have a valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable (when applicable)
Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and an electronic medical record (EMR)

Responsibilities

Complete timely and accurate documentation, including assessments, treatment/recovery plans, and progress notes in accordance with agency and funder requirements
Provide individual, group, and family therapy based on client-centered treatment and recovery plans while maintaining required productivity standards
Deliver services in office and community settings, including youth’s home, school, or other natural environments when appropriate
Use evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and developmentally appropriate interventions
Support youth and families by connecting them to community resources and providing advocacy as needed
Maintain regular communication with families, schools, probation officers, and other involved supports to ensure coordinated care
Promote recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care that emphasizes hope, respect, empowerment, and overall wellness
Participate in meetings, staffings, supervision, trainings, and program development activities
Provide leadership and guidance within the team, taking initiative with minimal supervision
Support team members and provide backup coverage as needed
Demonstrate strong customer service aligned with Chestnut’s standards
Maintain confidentiality and protect all client and organizational information
Perform additional duties as assigned