Part-Time Mental Health Clinician — Housing Site (Evenings)

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Pontoon Beach (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a part-time clinician to deliver client-centered services in home/group settings, with focus on community support, symptom management and therapy. The role emphasizes empathy, communication, and a commitment to helping individuals in need, with duties across assessment, therapy and resource linkage.

The position supports Friday 3:00–11:30 p.m. and/or Saturday 3:00–11:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be a CRSS or CPRS in good standing.
• Or have a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology or related human service field.
• Or have a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology or related human service field and be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
• Or have a Master’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology or related human service field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Requires basic computer skills and experience with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and an EMR.
• Satisfactory completion of Chestnut’s background checking process.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered services: assessment, therapy, community support, and medication management.
• Use evidence-based practices for skill development and facilitate individual, roommate, family, and group therapy.
• Connect clients with additional clinical resources.
• Assume a leadership role with minimal guidance and oversight.
• Promote the recovery model: trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.

Skills

CRSS/CPRS

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

EMR experience

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

CADC certification (optional with Bachelor's)

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

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

EMR

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a part-time clinician to deliver client-centered services in home/group settings, with focus on community support, symptom management and therapy. The role emphasizes empathy, communication, and a commitment to helping individuals in need, with duties across assessment, therapy and resource linkage.

The position supports Friday 3:00–11:30 p.m. and/or Saturday 3:00–11:30 p.m.