Direct Care Staff / Mental Health

Chestnut Health Systems; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work settings

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

A leading health services provider is seeking a full-time candidate for its Collinsville, IL location. The role focuses on providing essential services directly to clients in various settings, including their homes. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a high school diploma, and have some experience in social services. Responsibilities include case management, therapy, and responding to crises. The expected pay is between $19.00 and $20.00 per hour, contributing to the mission of promoting health equity.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 6 months of peer or social service experience is required.
• Ability to work within organizational structure and accept supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in locations conducive to consumer change.
• Facilitate consumer-driven services that meet program requirements.
• Conduct individual and group therapy to enhance independence.

Skills

Human services experience

Client engagement

Crisis intervention skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct services to clients and who enjoys the flexibility of working in a variety of settings. The successful candidate will work Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm. This full-time position will be based at our housing site in Collinsville, IL.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in the location most conducive to the consumer’s level of change, including the client’s apartment or other community location.
• Facilitate services identified in the IM-CANS that are consumer-driven and that meet program requirements.
• Provide initial triage in crisis situations.
• Provide case management, community support, and medication training and monitoring.
• Conduct individual and group therapy to promote education and skill building to enhance independence.
• Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent plus 6 months’ peer or social service experience.
• Demonstrated skills in human services and in services to adults.
• Demonstrated ability to work within organizational structure; to accept supervision; and to work constructively with consumers, treatment resources, and the community.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word and an electronic medical record.
• Valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and be insurable.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. 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 $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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