Mental Health Clinician - McHenry County

Thresholds; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Community Support Specialists to provide vital mental health and substance use treatment in clients' communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to support individuals on their recovery journey through effective communication and relationship-building. You'll help clients navigate complex systems and strengthen their daily living skills while driving them to appointments and connecting them with resources. Join a collaborative and supportive culture that values professional development and offers various career growth opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness

Free CEUs

Supervision for clinical licensure

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a car are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use treatment support in the community.
• Assist clients with case management and daily living skills.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Good writing skills

Time management

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

What sets Thresholds apart:

• Competitive pay: $22.25 - $27.93/hour / $46,280 - $58,100 annually
  • Commensurate with education, experience, and licensure
  • $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
  • $1000 salary increase for CRSS
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• 4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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 doctors’ 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
• Good writing skills
• 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities