Mental Health Recovery Advocate

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Thresholds Full time
Job Summary

Thresholds is seeking a Community Support Specialist - Peer Professional to join our team. As a Community Support Specialist, you will provide mental health and substance use treatment support to individuals in their community. You will work closely with clients to develop care plans, remove barriers to mental healthcare, and provide transportation to appointments and other activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide mental health and substance use treatment support to individuals in their community
  • Develop and implement care plans with clients
  • Remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management
  • Provide transportation to appointments and other activities
  • Collaborate with the team to advocate for clients and provide insight into the lived experience of recovery

Requirements:

  • Lived and living experience with personal mental health recovery
  • Passion for mental health advocacy
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills
  • Good writing skills
  • Strong time management and organization
  • Valid driver's license, current car insurance, and daily access to a car
  • Willingness to provide transportation to clients

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay - Base Rate: $22.25 - 24.04 per hour
  • Subject to increase based on education and experience
  • Additional pay increase with current CRSS
  • Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
  • Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
  • Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
  • Public service loan forgiveness
  • Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (CRSS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

About Thresholds:

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



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