Mental Health Clinician

Thresholds; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Cell phone reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness

Free CEUs

Clinical supervision for licensure at

Reimbursement for licensure and renewa

Job summary

Thresholds is seeking a Community Support Specialist (Mental Health Clinician) to provide community-based mental health and substance use treatment support. You will assist with care planning, coordinate services, and help clients access resources in their own environment.

You will work closely with clients to reduce barriers to care, support daily living skills, and drive them to appointments and services.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and relationship-building.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid driver's license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use support in clients' communities.
• Participate in care planning and case management to remove barriers to care.
• Transport clients to appointments, benefits offices, and other needed services.
• Help clients develop daily living skills and supporting recovery.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Driver's license

Own car

Transportation to clients

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

• Competitive pay: $23.10 - $28.89/hour / $48,048 - $60,100 annually
  • Based on level of care, education, experience, and licensure
  • $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
  • $1000 salary increase forCRSS
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, 15 vacation days)
• 4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• 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 doctor's 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
• 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.

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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