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Mental Health Specialist

$21.1 - $22.77 per hour

University of North Texas at Dallas

Mental Health Specialist
Residential Treatment

Looking for a great place to build your career? Our Mental Health Specialist (aka Youth Care Worker) offers crucial frontline support to help our kids develop the skills they need to move toward growth, healing and greater independence. Build your career here and make an important, life-changing impact.

If you are adept at multi-tasking and embrace playing an integral role in changing the lives of the youth, we want to talk to you! In pursuing this mission, we are looking for a talented, energetic, Mental Health Specialist.

***Allendale has recently increased the compensation rate for this position!***

The Position Will:

The Mental Health Specialist is active within the unit/cottage and implementing individual and group programs through the care, supervision, monitoring and direction of the residents encompassing activities related to residents’ health, education and welfare as well as care for the physical environment and maintain appropriate records.

*On-Site Training!*

The Ideal candidate Will Possess:
  1. Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field or 5 years equivalent experience. Exceptions will be considered based on agency need.
  2. Per DCFS regulations, must be at least 21 years of age.
  3. First Aid/CPR certified within 90 days of employment.
  4. Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.

Varied Shifts Available, i.e., Full-Time, Part-Time or Weekends

Position Located in: Lake Villa, Illinois

Salary

Pay: From $21.10 - $22.77 per hour and up!

+ additional work experience will be added to the pay scale.

Employee Benefits

Founded in 1897, The Allendale Association is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to excellence and innovation in the care, treatment, education and advocacy for children and youth with serious emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges.

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Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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