Housing Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Clinician III (Housing) to provide behavioral health services to individuals in supportive housing programs. This role focuses on delivering therapy, coordinating care, and supporting clients in maintaining stable housing through recovery-oriented, trauma-informed services. The clinician works closely with housing teams, substance use programs, and community partners to ensure comprehensive, client-centered care.

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.

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm and will be based at our Granite City, IL housing site.

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.

• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including assessments, treatment/recovery plans, progress notes, and required paperwork in compliance with agency and funder standards
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy, along with community support and other clinical services based on client-centered treatment plans
• Maintain productivity expectations and complete service authorizations and re-authorizations as required
• Screen and assess new housing referrals when assigned
• Deliver services in community and home-based settings to support clients in their natural environments
• Use evidence-based practices to support recovery, skill-building, and overall wellness
• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care that emphasizes hope, respect, empowerment, and stability in housing
• Connect clients to substance use treatment, housing resources, and other community supports through referrals and advocacy
• Collaborate with internal teams, including housing and substance use programs, to coordinate care and support positive outcomes
• Participate in meetings, staffings, supervision, trainings, and program development activities
• Take initiative and provide leadership within the team with minimal supervision
• Support team members and provide backup coverage as needed
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners
• Maintain confidentiality and protect all client and organizational information

• Must have a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field with at least 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience.
• Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and 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.

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!