Mental Health Specialist CST - Envision Unlimited : Job Details

About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.

Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org

We're Hiring: Mental Health Specialist Community Support Team (CST)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Envision Unlimited is seeking a passionate Mental Health Specialist CST to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide trauma-informed therapy services to clients who are dually diagnosed with a mental illness and developmental disability.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We're Looking For: We value individuals who demonstrate:

• A strong passion for mental health advocacy
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet both staff and client needs
• Outstanding time management and organizational abilities
• A valid driver's license, current car insurance, and access to a personal vehicle
• Willingness to transport clients in your own car when needed

Additional Duties:

• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with the Illinois Mental Health Code and Confidentiality Act.
• Participate in required training seminars, keeping up-to-date with trends in case management (15 hours/year minimum).
• Share insights from external trainings with the clinical team.
• Develop and update clinical group curricula and activities.
• Attend required agency trainings and committee meetings.
• Assist with special client events as needed.
• Represent Envision Unlimited professionally and inform supervisors of any safety concerns or client risks.
• Participate in weekly supervision to review progress and address concerns.
• Adapt to changes in program needs and schedules.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field. Will consider bachelor level staff with extensive mental health experience.
• Experience with clients with substance abuse issues and/or CADC a plus. Experience in working directly with clients with severe mental or physical illness also preferred.
• Must be able to work with diverse populations with multi-faceted needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, decision making, problem solving, computer and organizational skills needed, with demonstrated ability to engage clients.
• Individual must be able to work both autonomously and within a team dynamic.
• Valid driver's license, with insured automobile to travel to multiple locations required. Knowledge of Medicaid rule 132/140 a plus.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

• Base Salary: $50,000 per year + additional quarterly productivity bonuses
• Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, 12 Holidays, 3 sick days, 3 personal days
• Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued)
• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Additional Benefits:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)
  • Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees
  • Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.
  • Cell phone allowance as well as annual tuition assistance.

Compensation details: 50000-50000 Yearly Salary

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