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Targeted Care Specialist

Chestnut Health Systems Inc

East Hampshire

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player offers a rewarding opportunity to facilitate self-directed recovery in a full-time role. This position emphasizes collaboration with community organizations and internal staff to advocate for clients' needs. You will develop treatment and crisis plans while promoting a recovery-oriented model of care. The role requires a blend of educational qualifications and practical experience in mental health, making it ideal for passionate individuals looking to make a difference. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and recovery experience, and help empower clients to achieve their goals.

High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of mental health experience.
Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field preferred.

Develop treatment and crisis plans to support client recovery.
Coordinate access to mental health services and crisis outreach.

Mental Health Experience

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Advocacy

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling or Related Field

Certificate of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Overview

Rewarding opportunity to facilitate self-directed recovery. Partner with other Chestnut staff and with other community organizations in advocating on clients’ behalf. This full-time position is based in Belleville, IL and will provide services in Madison, St. Clair, and surrounding counties in Illinois. Various educational backgrounds and a number of certifications may qualify you for this job.

Responsibilities

Develop treatment plans and use them to structure activities and conversations and to address barriers to recovery.
Develop crisis plans.
Maximize use of available MH services and supports.
Coordinate access to crisis outreach and crisis residential placement.
Assist primary mental health staff in addressing clients’ chronic health conditions and substance use.
Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and five years’ supervised mental health experience; OR bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology or related human service field; OR a bachelor’s degree in any other field plus 2 years’ supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting; OR certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program plus a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in providing mental health services; OR Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) in good standing with the State of Illinois. Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor certification (CADC) in good standing with the state of Illinois or substance use experience is preferred. Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable. Basic computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record (EMR).

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 $19.00 - $20.00 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.

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