Outpatient Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 44,400 - 50,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment Eligibility

National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems in Granite City, IL is seeking an integrated outpatient clinician for co-occurring services in mental health and substance use. This full-time position offers flexible daytime shifts, a starting salary between $44,400 and $50,575, and eligibility for student loan repayment programs.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field and be trained in the Community Reinforcement Approach. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing therapy, and maintaining clinical documentation.

Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to making a difference in clients' lives!

Qualifications

• At least 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience required.
• Willingness to be trained in the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA).
• Certification in CRA within 3 months following training is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Monitor treatment plan milestones and ensure timely service delivery.
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with standards.
• Act as a primary point of contact for client collaterals.
• Serve as a peer leader and clinical mentor to junior staff.
• Manage intern recruitment and university relations.

Skills

Counseling

Mental Health Experience

Telehealth Services

Communication Skills

MS Word

Outlook

Teams

Email

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field

Job description

Overview

The region’s leading provider of integrated behavioral and primary health care is seeking an integrated outpatient clinician to work with our clients for co-occurring (Mental Health & Substance Use) services in Granite City, IL.

This position will be Mon-Fri, and will work flexible day time shifts.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between$44,400 - $50,575annual salary.

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.

This role is Student Loan Repayment Eligible.

National Health Service Corp (NHSC) LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM - The NHSC LRP offers up to $100,000 for providers working in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field with at least 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience.
• Must be willing to be trained in the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA).
• Must obtain CRA certification within 3 months following training.
• Basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, Outlook, Teams, email and an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Must be willing and able to offer telehealth services, as dictated by funding sources, client needs/desires and supervisory assignment.

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!

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 $44,400 - $50,575 annual salary. 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. Check out additional benefits here!

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Responsibilities

• Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments and developed tailored, individualized treatment plans for a diverse client base.

• Provided evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.

• Monitored treatment plan milestones to ensure timely service delivery and clinical progress.

• Maintained meticulous clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes) in strict accordance with OMH, JCAHO, and Chestnut Health Systems standards.

• Acted as a primary point of contact for client collaterals, including probation officers, psychiatrists, and family members, to ensure holistic care.

• Served as a peer leader and clinical mentor, providing guidance and informal supervision to junior staff and interns.

• Managed intern recruitment and university relations; facilitated specialized trainings for staff and community partners.

• Upheld rigorous standards regarding client confidentiality (HIPAA), professional boundaries, and organizational security.

• Perform initial diagnostic assessments and create individualized treatment protocols.

• Deliver high-quality therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and families.

• Ensure all clinical documentation is completed accurately and within required timeframes.