Housing Clinician

• Overview Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Clinician II to provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals involved in housing programs.
• This role supports consumers in achieving stability, wellness, and independence through individualized, consumer-driven services delivered in both office and community-based settings.
• The Clinician II plays a critical role in assessments, treatment planning, service delivery, and coordination with community and internal partners, particularly those supporting housing stability and substance use recovery.
• 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 by combining behavioral health care services with community-based primary care centers and are nationally recognized for research, training, and innovation.
• This full-time position will work Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm at our Madison, IL housing site.
• The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 an hour.
• There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

As a Housing Clinician, your responsibilities encompass a wide array of crucial tasks integral to effective housing operations. This includes but is not limited to administrative duties such as data entry, paperwork completion, and meeting assessment deadlines. You’ll also play a pivotal role in providing consumer-driven services, ensuring maintained service levels, and timely completion of authorizations. Beyond administrative functions, your role involves conducting therapy sessions, offering community support, and providing medication training. You'll champion Chestnut’s commitment to customer service excellence and confidentiality. Also, supporting the Direct Care team on the floor. This extends to promoting the recovery model of treatment and fostering positive interactions within the Chestnut community and with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, and five years’ social service or peer experience; Or Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS); Or have a bachelor’s degree. Valid driver’s license and private automobile insurance. Basic computer proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, EMR. Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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 Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference. EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!