Mental Health Clinician - McHenry County

Davita Inc.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community mental health organization is seeking a Community Support Specialist. This role focuses on providing crucial mental health and substance use treatment support to clients within their communities. The candidate will facilitate case management and assist clients in overcoming barriers to mental healthcare while fostering personal growth and recovery. Opportunities for professional development and supportive tools are readily available.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Mileage reimbursement

Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost

Qualifications

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills are crucial.
• Experience must include 5 years supervised clinical experience or relevant degree.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support and navigate clients through care planning.
• Drive clients to appointments and assist with daily living skills.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team culture.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with 2 years of experience

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Description

What sets Thresholds apart:

• Competitive pay: $22.25 - $27.93/hour / $46,280 - $58,100 annually
  
  
  
  • Commensurate with education, experience, and licensure
  
  
  • $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
  
  
  • $1000 salary increase for CRSS
  
  
  
  


• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)


• 4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance


• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match


• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)


• Mileage reimbursement


• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50 per month)


• Public service loan forgiveness


• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)


• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal


• Free CEUs

At Thresholds, we believe in meeting people where they're at - in their environment and on their journey to recovery. Community Support Specialists (Mental Health Clinician) provide mental health and substance use treatment support where it makes the most impact - in a person's community.

Working as a Community Support Specialist is a unique learning opportunity. Through care planning, you will be an integral part of a client's growth and recovery. You will remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management: connecting our clients with resources and helping them navigate complex systems. You will help clients strengthen daily living skills as you drive them to doctors' appointments, to benefits offices, or to the grocery store. Each day will be a little bit different, requiring you to adapt to your client's schedule, needs, and treatment plan.

The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

To succeed in this role, you need:

• Effective communication and relationship-building


• Good writing skills


• Strong time management and organization


• To be at least 21 years old


• A valid driver's license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car


• Willingness to provide transportation to clients

Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role:

• High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience


• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field


• Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience


• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click here to learn more.

Thresholds is one of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois. We pride ourselves on being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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