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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelors Degree

$21.5 + hourly

First Shift (Day)

40

JOB REQUIREMENTS: What sets Thresholds apart: Competitive pay:
Bachelor\'s in social work, psychology or closely related field: Base
Rate - \$24.00 per hour Master\'s in social work, counseling or closely
related field: Base Salary - \$53,400 annually \$1000 salary increase
for LSW or LPC licensure \$1000 salary increase for CRSS Subject to
increase based on experience. Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days
of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation) 4 medical insurance
plans, dental insurance, vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with 3%
employer match Robust employee assistance program (EAP) Mileage
reimbursement Public service loan forgiveness Supervision for clinical
licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) Reimbursement for
professional licensure and license renewal Free CEUs Community Support
Specialists (Mental Health Clinician) provide mental health support
where it makes the most impactin our clients\' homes and communities. As
a Community Support Specialist, you walk alongside clients in every step
of their recovery. Are you someone who enjoys getting to know someone
and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work,
relationships, and independent living? Working as a Community Support
Specialist is a unique learning opportunity. You will remove barriers to
mental healthcare through case management: connecting our clients with
resources and helping them navigate complex systems. You will also drive
them to doctors\' appointments, to benefits offices, or to the grocery
store to strengthen daily living skills. You will create plans for
symptom management and teach coping skills to support clients to reclaim
their lives. You will not only see their progress, but will document
their experiences and recovery process. No day is the same and you get
to see the difference that you make every day. Our culture is
supportive, and you will collaborate with your team to coordinate client
care and talk through challenges. Deepen your knowledge of harm
reduction, trauma-informed care, and other clinical best practices
through ongoing opportunities for training and professional development,
including clinical supervision. This is an invaluable experience to
launch a variety of career paths and growth opportunities available
within Thresholds. To succeed in this role, you need: Effective
communication and relationship-building Good writing skills Strong time
management and organization To be at least 21 years old A valid
driver\'s license, current car insurance, and daily access to a car
Willingness to provide transportation to clients Many education and
experience paths are eligible for this role: High school diploma or GED
certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience Bachelor\'s
degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field Bachelor\'s degree
in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience
Master\'s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field 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. Thresholds is one of the oldest and
largest community mental health organizations in Illinois. We pride
ourselves on being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago\'s
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Daily access to a car
Valid driver\'s license Willingness to provide transportation for
clients of the program Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance
of: \$100,000 per person bodily injury \$300,000 per accident \$100,000
property damage. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/THR1001THRSH/JobBoard/13bbc74d-d854-4401-ace1-c2cacfa586b0/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=502f1308-271d-4c1c-abb3-1f9af34999e2&sourceId=0c7afb06-20ff-4420-8

Attn: Human Resources - THRESHOLDS
4343 Old Grand Ave
GURNEE, IL 60031