Mental Health Clinician PT Weekends

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.

This part-time position will work Fridays from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at our Madison location.

Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Documentation

• Complete all required documentation (assessments, treatment/recovery plans, progress notes, and funder paperwork) according to program and agency policies.
• Ensure 100% of assessments and treatment/recovery plans are completed before their due dates.
• Submit at least 80% of progress notes within 48 hours of providing services.

Direct Consumer Care

• Provide services based on each consumer’s individualized treatment, recovery, or safety plan.
• Meet assigned productivity expectations.
• Complete service pre-authorizations and re-authorizations accurately and on time.
• Conduct screenings for new housing referrals when assigned.

Recovery-Oriented Practice

• Promote a recovery-focused approach, including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, wellness, and connectedness.
• Use recovery-oriented language in documentation and interactions with consumers.

Coordination & Advocacy

• Connect consumers to community resources, especially substance use treatment and housing supports.
• Collaborate with internal programs and natural support systems to improve outcomes.

Team Participation & Leadership

• Attend team meetings, consumer staffings, and program development activities.
• Support team members and provide backup coverage when needed.
• Attend and document 100% of required Rule 132 supervision (if not an LPHA).
• Complete required Chestnut trainings and CEUs.
• Take on leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Evidence-Based & Community-Based Services

• Use evidence-based practices in individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide services in community or natural environments when appropriate.

Professional Standards

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all consumer and organizational information.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.

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.