Overview

Make a difference in the lives of school-aged children living with mental health concerns. Chestnut’s innovative school-based program embeds counselors in area schools. This full-time position will work at Douglas and Jefferson schools in Belleville, IL with students in grades K-8. Daytime hours.

Responsibilities

Provide consumer-driven services identified in treatment/recovery/safety plan. Demonstrate skills in evidence-based practices such as TF-CBT, ACRA, CBITS, trauma informed care, and the developmental stages. Advocate for clients. Refer and link clients to community resources. Promote positive interactions within Chestnut and with the community and school personnel. Attend meetings and consumer staffings. Support and back up other team members as necessary.

Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field with at least 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience. Valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and must be insurable. Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record.

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!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.