Behavioral Health Clinician

Put your education and experience as a counselor to work at our family health center. This is a unique opportunity to provide care in an integrated behavioral and primary health care setting.

Work with a diverse client population. Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, and SBIRT interventions. Work side by side with primary and psychiatric prescribers to offer consultation and support. Engage with clients through walk-in, scheduled appointments, and warm hand offs helping to reduce barriers to treatment. Advocate on clients' behalf. Collaborate with health navigators to address social determinants of health needs. Help familiarize primary care staff with what it means to provide behavioral health care. 

Must have a Masters’ or doctoral degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, marriage and family therapy or related field and operate under the direct supervision of an LPHA in the state of Illinois. Valid driver's license, private automobile insurance and ability to be insurable, preferred.   Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word & Excel, videoconferencing, email, and an electronic medical record (EMR). Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

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.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $44,400 - $50,575 annual salary. 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!