Mental Health Specialist-Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
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Description:

About Envision Unlimited:Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilitiesranging 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

Join Envision Unlimited's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and make a direct impact where it matters mostin the community, in homes, and in the lives of people overcoming mental illness and substance use.

This is more than a job, it's a mission. You'll work alongside a passionate team to reduce hospitalizations, build independence, and empower clients to reclaim their lives through recovery-oriented, field-based care.

What You'll Do Make Every Moment Count

• Deliver life-changing care by providing substance use counseling and mental health support where it matters mostin the homes and communities of those we serve.
• Lead with purpose through thoughtful clinical assessments that shape personalized recovery goals and ignite hope.
• Drive measurable outcomesstabilize lives, reduce hospitalizations, support housing success, and prevent crises before they escalate.
• Team up with impactwork side-by-side with a powerhouse ACT team of nurses, employment specialists, peer support, and more to build 360° support for every client.
• Break barriers to care by helping clients access housing, benefits, medical services, and other critical resources that support independence.
• Build life skills that last, guiding clients toward long-term recovery, personal growth, and community reintegration.
• Be a trusted anchor in crisisstep in with clarity and compassion, coordinate care transitions, and support clients through the toughest moments.
• Tell the story of progress through clear, timely documentation that captures real outcomes, breakthroughs, and next steps in recovery.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's in social work, psychology, or related fieldCADC or Substance Certification or in progress + meets MHP criteriaStrong communication, critical thinking, and passion for recovery

Why Work With Us:

• Be part of a high-impact, high-support team
• Watch your work lead to measurable change
• Grow clinically with ongoing training and real-world experience
• Feel the purpose in every visit, every service, every win

Apply today. Make recovery possibleone person at a time.

Requirements:

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education, Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's in social work, psychology, or related field, (Master's degree preferred)CADC or Substance Certification or in progress + meets MHP criteriaStrong communication, critical thinking, and passion for recovery

Must pass a background checkValid driver's license and willingness to work in the field transporting clients in personal vehicle

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:

Compensation & Benefits:

· Base Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 per year (Based on education) + additional quarterly productivity bonuses

· Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, 12 paid 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:

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

o Mileage reimbursement

o Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

o Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)

o Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

o Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees

o Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.

o Cell phone allowance as well as annual tuition assistance.

Compensation details: 50000-60000 Yearly Salary

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