Overview

Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct behavioral health services and working with school-aged children. This full-time position will work with students and families in the Unit 5 school district in Normal, IL.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients’ and families’ needs and identify placement criteria. Develop initial and master treatment plans. Provide individual, family, and group counseling. Support students who may be simultaneously involved in substance use treatment or who are returning to school after residential treatment. Maintain contact with each client’s collaterals. Conduct classroom presentations and trainings as requested. As a peer leader, informally advise staff and provide clinical guidance to less experienced staff.

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. Illinois LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT licensure required. Good organizational and communication skills. Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable. Basic computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Prefer experience with an electronic medical record (EMR).

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.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

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