Trauma-Informed Mental Health Specialist — Field-Based, Flexible

Breva Systems, SA de CV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

GRO Community in Cairo, IL seeks a Mental Health Specialist to provide structured, one-on-one strength-based support to male clients aged 5 and up. The role involves advocacy within black and brown communities, addressing daily living, social and communication needs, and delivering services in client locations such as home, school, community, or justice-related environments.

Responsibilities include individual and group behavioral health services, skill-building interventions, and collaboration

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the GRO training department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

GRO Community in Cairo, IL seeks a Mental Health Specialist to provide structured, one-on-one strength-based support to male clients aged 5 and up. The role involves advocacy within black and brown communities, addressing daily living, social and communication needs, and delivering services in client locations such as home, school, community, or justice-related environments.

Responsibilities include individual and group behavioral health services, skill-building interventions, and collaboration