Field-Based Trauma Recovery Mental Health Specialist

GRO Community; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

GRO Community in the United States is seeking Mental Health Specialists to provide strength-based support to male clients aged 5 and up in home, school, community or justice-related settings.

The role focuses on advocacy, daily living support, and social communication, with supervision and a flexible caseload policy. Training is provided to new hires, and the organization emphasizes impact-driven work in trauma recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation and active auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group-based behavioral health services.
• Deliver skill-building, role-playing, social communication, and problem-solving interventions.
• Support clients in real-life community settings including schools, homes, probation and reentry programs.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as school deans, case managers, and probation officers.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and follow clinical service plans.
• Submit timely progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Maintain a maximum caseload of 25 clients.
• Attend supervision and team meetings regularly.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Advocacy

Case management

Education

Social Work

Criminal Justice

Counseling

Psychology

Job description

GRO Community in the United States is seeking Mental Health Specialists to provide strength-based support to male clients aged 5 and up in home, school, community or justice-related settings.

The role focuses on advocacy, daily living support, and social communication, with supervision and a flexible caseload policy. Training is provided to new hires, and the organization emphasizes impact-driven work in trauma recovery.