Outpatient Therapist

Overview

The region’s leading provider of integrated behavioral and primary health care is seeking an integrated outpatient clinician to work with our clients for co-occurring (Mental Health & Substance Use) services in Granite City, IL. Position is full-time; daytime hours.

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

Responsibilities

Help consumers to regain control over their lives through self-directed recovery. Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health / wellness, and spirituality / connectedness. Use evidence-based practices focusing on individual, family, and group therapy. Link clients to community resources including DCFS, probation / parole, courts, medical care, and natural supports. Promote positive interactions within Chestnut and with the community to sustain a favorable program reputation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ supervised mental health experience. Master’s degree with at least 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience preferred. Must obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor or Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification (CADC or CRADC) within two years of hire. Must be willing to be trained in Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) and obtain CRA certification within 3 months following training. Basic computer skills and experience using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record.

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 $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!