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Is social justice important to you? Consider joining our innovative team by becoming a Housing Outreach Specialist at Thresholds! Working at Thresholds means making a difference in someone's life every day. For decades, Thresholds has provided direct mental health and substance use treatments in Chicago's communities.Take advantage of our excellent orientation and training programs to learn the latest in evidence based practices, ethics, and time management. At Thresholds, one of Chicago's award winning best workplaces, we offer competitive compensation and benefits package, participation in the public service loan forgiveness program, opportunities for growth and continuing education, and clinical supervision for LCPC/LCSW licensure.The Housing Outreach Specialist reports to the Director, Homeless Contracts Compliance. The Specialist builds housing- specific outreach and system navigation into the housing department structure, closing gaps in the citywide Coordinated Entry System...

The Intake Specialist provides intake and mental health assessment services in the community, including residences, psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, and institutes of mental disease, as well as public spaces and other locations as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* Works in consultation with leadership to assess risk and completes safety assessments when indicated.* Consults with team to determine the level of service, diagnostic impression, and prognosis and safety mitigation; elevates safety concerns to Thresholds' High-Risk Committee.* Independently schedules assessments and additional clinical services, including coordination between treatment teams, communicating with other agencies, hospitals, and potential member's families.* Maintain logs and other records of all contacts.* Provide direct service to members. This includes, but is not limited to, group counseling/therapy, case management, assertive community treatment, job support, crisis intervention, and...

The Substance Use Counselor is responsible for providing Substance Use Treatment using the following evidence‐based interventions to assist individuals with substance use disorders to achieve rehabilitative and recovery goals: Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and selected aspects of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The modalities that will be offered are individual counseling, group‐based outpatient and intensive outpatient services, and DUI assessment & education services. All services are to be delivered within the framework of Trauma‐Informed Care. The Substance Use Counselor is responsible for an assigned caseload or sharing a caseload through participation on a treatment team, in order to facilitate the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for persons with substance use disorders. Additional clinical responsibilities include providing admissions substance...

The Team Leader is a part of the management structure of the program. The Team Leader is responsible for the direct supervision of all the members of the team in order to insure quality service delivery to members and functions as the senior clinician of your team.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Assumes the leadership role within this Residential Program's assigned team and in the daily monitoring of implementation of evidence based practices.Models evidence-based practices and recovery to ensure team adherence and understanding to fidelity scales.Ensures that 60% of services are provided in the member's natural setting.Under the direct supervision of a QMHP or LPHA, gathers member information and assesses the need for service, makes recommendations for treatment, identifies and investigates existing natural resources and supports, explains options available to the member and assists in the application process.Actively leads and oversees the activities of team staff members...

Experienced working with youth in a residential setting? Our youth residential programs offers development of skills and supports they need to master mental health challenges while reducing the negative impact of those challenges on what matters most to young people: relationships, school success, recreational activities, health and wellness, day-to-day living and early career experiences. The Residential Staff Supervisor mentors and advises shift staff, including regular supervision with direct reports. As a "player-coach," they actively lead and oversee the activities of team members to foster a therapeutic environment, teach independent living skills (such as hygiene, housekeeping, & meal preparation), and model relationship-building skills to youth and young adults with mental health challenges.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* Coordinates proper coverage and oversees the daily operations of the residence.* Provides direct supervision to members in group homes or...

The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to release and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* Develops and reviews members' care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.* Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.* Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.* Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.EDUCATION* Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:* High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...

Is social justice deeply important to you? Consider joining our innovative organization by becoming a clinical Veterans Team Leader! You will have the opportunity to mentor community support workers as they learn evidence-based counseling and case management skills. You and your staff will work alongside Veterans in the community, where they need you most.Take advantage of our excellent orientation and management training programs to learn the latest in evidence-based practices, ethics, and supervision. At Thresholds, one of Chicago's award winning best workplaces, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, participation in the public service loan forgiveness program, opportunities for growth, and clinical supervision for LCPC/LCSW licensure in an intellectually collegial environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* Assumes the leadership role within the team. Models and monitors evidence-based practices and recovery principles.* As a "player-coach," actively...

The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* Develops and reviews members' care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.* Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.* Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.* Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.EDUCATION* Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:* High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...

Job Details Description The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. EDUCATION Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...

Job Details Description The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. EDUCATION Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...

Job Details Description The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to release and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. EDUCATION Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...

Job Details Description The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. EDUCATION Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...

Job Details Description The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. EDUCATION Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...

Job Details Description The Team Leader assumes the leadership role within the team. The Team Leader models and monitors evidence-based practices and recovery principles.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES As a "player-coach," actively leads and oversees the activities of team staff members providing outreach, case management, social, vocational, education, physical well-being, and residential services and programming and other services and support provided by the treatment team.Ensures that most services are provided in the member’s natural setting.Meets required productivity targets and completes all documentation within assigned time frames. Monitors and coaches staff on meeting productivity measures.Monitors member attendance and occupancy on the team so that case assignments, transitions, and closures are handled effectively and efficiently.Reviews all required documentation. Maintains the quality, validity and confidentiality of individual case records.Participates in the...

Job Details Description The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support services, serves as a consumer advocate; provides consumer information and peer support for consumers. The Peer Support Specialist performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery process. The Peer Support Specialist will role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Creates a welcoming, accepting environment in the Freedom Center. Encourages the development of friendships, positive interaction, and leisure activities.Uses their unique recovery experience to Teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience.Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Maintains working knowledge of current trends and developments in the mental health field Provides and advocates for effective recovery-based services and assists members to obtain services suited to...

Job Details Description Thresholds is seeking a highly skilled, energetic and innovative Assistant Program Director for our Emerging Adult Programs, which include unique models providing multi-modal therapy and community support for older youth and young adults with mental health challenges, including those who are experiencing early psychosis or are at risk for psychosis. The Assistant Program Director provides clinical and administrative leadership for several teams of clinicians, participates in a multidisciplinary leadership team working to continually improve and enhance our models based on the latest evidence, and has the opportunity to engage in local and national learning communities regarding cutting edge mental health services for youth and young adults. This position may require some evening hours and on call responsibilities. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Must be an LCPC, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical PsychologistAt least 3-5 years of experience working with youth and/or young...

Job Details Description Our mission-driven organization gives you assurance that your work contributes to changing people's lives. Join the Emerging Adults team as an Administration Assistant and be part of a program that provides mental health support to young adults learning to navigate new adulthood. The Administrative Assistant provides clerical and/or administrative support to the Program Director as assigned. This may include filing, typing, making meeting arrangements, taking minutes, and overseeing petty cash accounts.As one of Chicago’s award-winning best workplaces, Thresholds offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. We have a fun and flexible work environment with perks for employees, such as random drawings for free sporting events tickets, discount movie tickets, and much more.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the Program Leaders with the day-to-day administrative operations of the program, including typing, answering telephones and ordering...

Job Details Description The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to release and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. EDUCATION Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...

Job Details Description The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. EDUCATIONCandidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...

Job Details Description The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. EDUCATION Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related...