Housing Specialist

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can help others build independent living skills, manage their daily health goals, and facilitate supportive group sessions for individuals navigating mental health and substance use recovery? 

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A. 

The successful candidate will work Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

This full-time position will be based at our housing site in Collinsville, IL.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.00 - $20.00 an hour.

• Meeting Clients Where They Are: You won't be stuck behind a desk. You’ll provide support in the environments where clients feel most comfortable—whether that’s in their own homes or out in the community.

• Building Custom Care Plans: Using the IM-CANS assessment tool, you’ll help clients design a personalized roadmap for their recovery based on their specific goals and needs.

• Providing Hands-On Support: You will act as a guide and advocate, offering case management, teaching daily living skills, and helping clients manage and understand their medications.

• Leading Therapy & Skill-Building: You’ll facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions using proven, science-backed methods (Evidence-Based Practices) to help clients build a more independent life.

• Managing the Essentials: You will handle the "behind-the-scenes" details, such as pre-authorizing and re-authorizing services to ensure care remains uninterrupted.

The Mission You’ll Support

You’ll be a champion for the Recovery Model. This means your work isn't just about managing symptoms; it’s about fostering:

• Hope & Empowerment: Believing in the client’s ability to lead a fulfilling life.

• Trauma-Informed Care: Providing a safe, respectful space that acknowledges a person’s past experiences.

• Holistic Wellness: Supporting the "whole person," including their physical health, mental well-being, and sense of community connection.

• Candidates for this position must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have five years of supervised mental health experience.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology, or a related human service field is required.
• Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in any other field must have at least 2 years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• 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!