Youth and Family Support Services Clinician
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 temporary part-time PRN position will be based out of our Granite City, IL office. 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
