Mental Health Clinician PT

Overview

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Housing Clinician to provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals involved in housing programs. This role supports consumers in achieving stability, wellness, and independence through individualized, consumer-driven services delivered in both office and community-based settings.

The Housing Clinician plays a critical role in assessments, treatment planning, service delivery, and coordination with community and internal partners, particularly those supporting housing stability and substance use recovery.

Shift Availability & Pay

• This part-time position will work Saturdays from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.
• Shift Differential: Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts qualify for extra pay.

Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care & Interventions

• Evidence-Based Therapy: Facilitate individual, family, and group sessions utilizing validated, evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to each client's unique recovery and safety goals.
• Person-Centered & Trauma-Informed Approach: Apply a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework in all clinical interactions, incorporating positive, recovery-focused language across verbal interventions and treatment planning.
• Community-Based Delivery: Provide flexible direct service delivery within client-centered, community-based environments to eliminate barriers to care.

Assessment & Care Coordination

• Comprehensive Care Planning: Complete timely clinical assessments, diagnostic updates, and individualized recovery plans to maintain continuity of care without gaps in service.
• Care Coordination & Advocacy: Act as a central link to essential community resources (e.g., housing, substance use treatment) and manage administrative requirements, including obtaining service authorizations and monitoring referral progress.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage actively with internal care teams, external service providers, and clients’ personal support networks to create aligned, outcome-driven care plans.

Documentation & Operational Compliance

• Timely Documentation: Maintain accurate, real-time medical records by completing at least 80% of progress notes within 48 hours of service delivery.
• Productivity & Scheduling: Manage a balanced direct-service schedule to meet target productivity standards while preserving high standards of individual client care.
• Confidentiality & Standards: Strictly uphold HIPAA guidelines, code of ethics, and organization-wide confidentiality protocols regarding all client records and communications.

Professional Growth & Team Engagement

• Clinical Supervision & Continuing Education: Participate in regular clinical supervision, complete required ongoing trainings, and earn continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain clinical competencies.
• Team Participation: Attend staff meetings, contribute to peer case consultations, and support team members during coverage needs while pursuing professional leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and five years’ social service or peer experience;
• Or Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS);
• Or have a bachelor’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license and private automobile insurance.
• Basic computer proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, EMR.