Direct Care Staff / Mental Health

Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct services and enjoys providing care in a variety of settings. This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm and will be based at our Fairview Heights, IL housing site.

Provide consumer-driven services such as assessment, therapy, community support, and medication services. Use evidence-based practices that focus on skill building and individual, roommate, family, and group therapy. Link clients to additional clinical resources. Assume leadership role with little to no guidance and oversight.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 5 years of peer or social service experience; OR
• CRSS or CPRS certification; OR
• Bachelor’s degree and CADC certification; OR
• Master’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and must be insurable.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office and electronic medical records. 

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.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $24.31 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!