The Community Support Team (CST) Services, funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health, provides structured service to persons diagnosed with a severe mental illness. The program aims to reduce the frequency of hospitalizations and targets those individuals possibly isolated from supportive services. A low staff to participant ratio allows for more individualized attention and follow-up activities. Staff renders services primarily in community settings and often in the participant’s home.
We are seeking a Mental Health Professional for the CST program which is located at 2316 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60608.
The work schedule is Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Responsibilities and Duties
This individual will contribute to the implementation of the participants' service plans, specifically designed to increase the participants' skills in independent daily living, independent economic self-sufficiency and community integration/reintegration, which may include an array of services and interventions designed to provide treatment, habitation training and other integration services. Must have a valid drivers license and provide home visits.
Qualifications and Skills
This individual must have a Bachelor Degree in Psychology or a related field OR 5 years’ experience in the Mental Health Field. Familiarity with Medicaid Rule 132 desired. Bilingual in Spanish is REQUIRED.