Trauma-Informed Mental Health Specialist — Field-Based

GRO Community; Cairo (IL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive and dynamic work enviroment

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

GRO Community in Cairo, IL is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide structured, one-on-one strength-based support to male clients aged 5 and up. You will advocate for communities of color, addressing daily living, social and communication needs in home, school, community, or justice-related environments.

The role is field- and site-based with flexible scheduling and a fee-for-service structure. GRO Community supports development and offers training for new staff.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• No prior experience required; GRO Community provides training
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Reliable transportation and active auto insurance required

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Teaching of alternative strategies, role-playing, behavioral rehearsal, skill acquisition in the community, practicing skills in the community, exposure to social situations in which age‑appropriate skills can be practiced, enhancing conflict resolution skills, developing communication skills
• Complete monthly professional and personal development training assigned by GRO training department.

Descripción del empleo

GRO Community in Cairo, IL is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide structured, one-on-one strength-based support to male clients aged 5 and up. You will advocate for communities of color, addressing daily living, social and communication needs in home, school, community, or justice-related environments.

The role is field- and site-based with flexible scheduling and a fee-for-service structure. GRO Community supports development and offers training for new staff.