Housing Clinician

Overview

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Housing Clinician to provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals involved in housing programs. This role supports consumers in achieving stability, wellness, and independence through individualized, consumer-driven services delivered in both office and community-based settings.

The Housing Clinician plays a critical role in assessments, treatment planning, service delivery, and coordination with community and internal partners, particularly those supporting housing stability and substance use recovery.

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 by combining behavioral health care services with community-based primary care centers and are nationally recognized for research, training, and innovation.

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Documentation

• Complete all required documentation (assessments, treatment/recovery plans, progress notes, and funder paperwork) according to program and agency policies.

• Ensure 100% of assessments and treatment/recovery plans are completed before their due dates.

• Submit at least 80% of progress notes within 48 hours of providing services.

Direct Consumer Care

• Provide services based on each consumer’s individualized treatment, recovery, or safety plan.

• Meet assigned productivity expectations.

• Complete service pre-authorizations and re-authorizations accurately and on time.

• Conduct screenings for new housing referrals when assigned.

Recovery-Oriented Practice

• Promote a recovery-focused approach, including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, wellness, and connectedness.

• Use recovery-oriented language in documentation and interactions with consumers.

Coordination & Advocacy

• Connect consumers to community resources, especially substance use treatment and housing supports.

• Collaborate with internal programs and natural support systems to improve outcomes.

Team Participation & Leadership

• Attend team meetings, consumer staffings, and program development activities.

• Support team members and provide backup coverage when needed.

• Attend and document 100% of required Rule 132 supervision (if not an LPHA).

• Complete required Chestnut trainings and CEUs.

• Take on leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Evidence-Based & Community-Based Services

• Use evidence-based practices in individual, family, and group therapy.

• Provide services in community or natural environments when appropriate.

Professional Standards

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all consumer and organizational information.

• Complete additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and five years’ social service or peer experience;
• Or Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS);
• Or have a bachelor’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license and private automobile insurance.
• Basic computer proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, EMR.

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!