Community Support Specialist at Chestnut Health Systems

Overview

We are looking for someone dedicated and caring to join our team as a Community Support Specialist. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing support and advocacy to individuals accessing mental health services. We want someone who believes in helping others through support, education, and encouragement, and who can build good relationships with both the people we serve and the local community while promoting the recovery model of treatment.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to almost 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.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

Responsibilities

• Provide consumer-driven services identified in treatment/recovery/safety plans
• Promote the recovery model of treatment, including trauma-informed care, by empowering consumers and utilizing recovery language
• Facilitate referrals, linkages, and advocacy to community resources, including hospitals, community agencies, court systems, and more
• Foster positive interactions within Chestnut and the community
• Provide services in settings where clients feel most comfortable, like their homes or community spaces

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, human services, education, psychology, or related field
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) a plus.
• A valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn/use electronic medical records (EMR).

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! 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.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.