Direct Care Staff / Mental Health

Chestnut Health Systems; Illinois; On-site; USD 29,411 - 33,489; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Illinois seeks dedicated individuals for part-time shifts in consumer-driven services, including assessment and therapy. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with CADC certification, or a Master's degree, along with a valid driver’s license. This role emphasizes evidence-based practices for empowering clients and linking them to essential resources. The starting pay ranges from $21.35 to $24.31 per hour, based on qualifications and local market conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and CADC certification or master’s degree required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance mandatory.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and electronic medical record are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide consumer-driven services and therapy.
• Link clients to clinical resources and assume leadership roles.
• Promote trauma-informed and recovery models of treatment.

Skills

Consumer-driven services

Assessment

Therapy

Community support

Medication services

Evidence-based practices

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

CADC certification

Tools

MS Office

Electronic medical record

Job description

Overview

Rewarding opportunities for someone who is passionate about providing direct services and enjoys providing care in a variety of settings.

We have a variety of part-time shifts available at our Madison, IL housing site:

• Every other Saturday day shift
• Every other Sunday day shift
• Every Saturday day shift
• Every Sunday day shift
• Every Sunday evening shift
• Every Monday evening shift

Responsibilities

Provide consumer-driven services such as assessment, therapy, community support, and medication services. Use evidence-based practices that focus on skill building and individual, roommate, family, and group therapy. Link clients to additional clinical resources. Assume leadership role with little to no guidance and oversight.

Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and CADC certification OR master’s degree. Valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and must be insurable. Basic computer skills including MS Office and an electronic medical record.

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.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.35 - $24.31 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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