Outpatient Therapist

Chestnut Health Systems™ is seeking a full-time Outpatient Therapist to provide integrated co-occurring mental health and substance use services in Granite City, IL. This daytime position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, trauma-informed care environment focused on whole-person wellness and recovery.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Since 1973, Chestnut Health Systems™ has grown to more than 800 compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care services throughout Illinois and Missouri. We deliver fully integrated care by combining behavioral health treatment with community-based primary health centers. Chestnut also conducts nationally recognized research and training initiatives across the United States.

We are committed to advancing health equity and providing high-quality, accessible services in underserved communities.

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

• Support clients in achieving self-directed recovery and regaining control of their lives.

• Deliver services using evidence-based practices, including the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA).

• Promote recovery-oriented principles including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, wellness, and connectedness.

• Coordinate care and link clients with community resources such as DCFS, probation/parole, courts, medical providers, and natural supports.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Provide telehealth services as required by funding sources, client needs, and supervisory direction.

• Foster positive relationships within Chestnut and the broader community to sustain a strong program reputation.

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.

• Must qualify as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in Illinois.

• Current Illinois licensure required: LMFT, LCSW, or LCPC.

• Willingness to complete training in the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) and obtain CRA certification within 3 months of training.

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, email, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

• Ability and willingness to provide telehealth services as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $54,000 – $61,000 annually.

Base pay is determined by job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

Chestnut offers a competitive compensation structure and robust benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being.

Are you intrigued by this role but don’t meet every requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply when they don’t meet every qualification. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be an excellent fit for this or another role within our organization.

Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

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