What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician (Evenings) position at Chestnut Health Systems?
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.
Shift Differential: Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts qualify for extra pay.
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Interventions
Evidence-Based Therapy: Facilitate individual, family, and group sessions utilizing validated, evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to each client's unique recovery and safety goals.
Person-Centered & Trauma-Informed Approach: Apply a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework in all clinical interactions, incorporating positive, recovery-focused language across verbal interventions and treatment planning.
Community-Based Delivery: Provide flexible direct service delivery within client-centered, community-based environments to eliminate barriers to care.
Assessment & Care Coordination
Comprehensive Care Planning: Complete timely clinical assessments, diagnostic updates, and individualized recovery plans to maintain continuity of care without gaps in service.
Care Coordination & Advocacy: Act as a central link to essential community resources (e.g., housing, substance use treatment) and manage administrative requirements, including obtaining service authorizations and monitoring referral progress.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage actively with internal care teams, external service providers, and clients’ personal support networks to create aligned, outcome-driven care plans.
Documentation & Operational Compliance
Timely Documentation: Maintain accurate, real-time medical records by completing at least 80% of progress notes within 48 hours of service delivery.
Productivity & Scheduling: Manage a balanced direct-service schedule to meet target productivity standards while preserving high standards of individual client care.
Confidentiality & Standards: Strictly uphold HIPAA guidelines, code of ethics, and organization-wide confidentiality protocols regarding all client records and communications.
Professional Growth & Team Engagement
Clinical Supervision & Continuing Education: Participate in regular clinical supervision, complete required ongoing trainings, and earn continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain clinical competencies.
Team Participation: Attend staff meetings, contribute to peer case consultations, and support team members during coverage needs while pursuing professional leadership opportunities.
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!
Salary : $19 - $20