What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff / Mental Health position at Chestnut Health Systems?
Overview
Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct services and who enjoys the flexibility of working in a variety of settings. The successful candidate will work full-time evenings with clients at our housing site in Collinsville, IL.
Responsibilities
Provide services in the location most conducive to the consumer’s level of change, including the client’s apartment or other community location. Facilitate services identified in the IM-CANS that are consumer-driven and that meet program requirements. Pre-authorize and re-authorize services. Provide case management, community support, and medication training and monitoring. Use evidence-based practices focusing on skill building and on individual, family, and group therapy.
Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.
Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent plus 6 months’ peer or social service experience. Demonstrated skills in human services and in services to adults. Demonstrated ability to work within organizational structure; to accept supervision; and to work constructively with consumers, treatment resources, and the community. Basic computer skills including MS Word and an electronic medical record. Valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and be insurable.
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 $19.00 - $20.00 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!
Salary : $19 - $20
