Community Support Specialist

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Community Support Specialist to provide direct, recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving mental health services. In this role, you will work closely with consumers in community-based settings to promote independence, stability, and overall wellness while upholding Chestnut’s commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.

This role is Full-Time Monday through Friday, Daytime hours. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 an hour.

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.

• Complete all required data entry and paperwork in accordance with program and agency policies, ensuring timely submission.
• Provide consumer-driven services identified in treatment/recovery/safety plans, maintaining productivity standards.
• Promote the recovery model of treatment, including trauma-informed care, by empowering consumers and utilizing recovery language in documentation.
• Facilitate referrals, linkages, and advocacy to community resources, including hospitals, aid agencies, court systems, and more.
• Foster positive interactions within Chestnut and the community to uphold the program's reputation.
• Attend meetings, participate in program development activities, and provide support to team members as necessary.
• Provide services in the most natural consumer environment when appropriate.
• Uphold Chestnut’s standards for customer service excellence in all interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information gained during job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or negotiated with the supervisor.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ supervised mental health experience;
• Or a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field with less than 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience.
• A valid driver’s license and private automobile insurance are necessary.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, are required.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! 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 $21.00 - $22.00 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!