Housing Specialist

Overview

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can help others build independent living skills, manage their daily health goals, and facilitate supportive group sessions for individuals navigating mental health and substance use recovery?


Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.


The successful candidate will work Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

This full-time position will be based at our housing site in Collinsville, IL.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.00 - $20.00 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide services where they are most effective-meeting clients in their homes or other community settings. You will offer initial triage and support during crisis situations, ensuring a rapid and grounded response.
• Utilize the IM-CANS assessment tool to co-create consumer-driven, personalized care plans. You'll ensure all identified services meet program requirements while serving as a roadmap for the client's specific recovery goals.
• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions using Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs). Your focus will be on education and skill-building to enhance client autonomy and daily living capabilities.
• Act as a dedicated advocate by providing case management, medication training, and consistent monitoring. You will help clients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and understand their treatment regimens.
• Manage the essential "behind-the-scenes" continuity of care, including the pre-authorization and re-authorization of services to ensure treatment remains uninterrupted.
• Promotion of the Recovery Model Champion a trauma-informed approach to care that prioritizes:
  
  • Hope & Respect
  • Empowerment & Connectivity
  • Holistic Health & Wellness

Qualifications

• Candidates for this position must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have five years of supervised mental health experience.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology, or a related human service field is required.
• Individuals with a bachelor's degree in any other field must have at least 2 years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated skills in human services and in services to adults.
• Demonstrated ability to work within organizational structure; to accept supervision; and to work constructively with consumers, treatment resources, and the community.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word and an electronic medical record.
• Valid driver's license, private auto insurance, and be insurable.

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!

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut's research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

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 $19.00 - $20.00 an hour. 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!