Mental Health Support Specialist with Community Focus

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The Thresholds Full time

Job Title: Mental Health Support Specialist with Community Focus

Description:

At Thresholds, we foster a culture of community support and recovery. As a Mental Health Support Specialist, you will be an integral part of our team, providing mental health and substance use treatment support to individuals in their communities.

Working as a Community Support Specialist offers a unique opportunity for growth and development. You will participate in care planning, working closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs and goals. Through case management, you will remove barriers to mental healthcare, connecting clients with essential resources and navigating complex systems on their behalf.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. You will help them strengthen daily living skills, driving them to appointments, benefits offices, or grocery stores, and adapting to their schedule, needs, and treatment plan each day.

We value effective communication and relationship-building, good writing skills, strong time management, and a valid driver's license with current car insurance and daily access to your own vehicle. Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role, including high school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience, bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, or master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

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