Mental Health Professional

Homeless/Community Support Team Mental Health Professional

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) provides community-based mental health and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and behavioral health challenges. The MHP works as part of the Homeless & Community Support Team (HCST) to assist individuals in achieving housing stability, improving mental health functioning, and increasing independence.

Services are primarily delivered in community settings including clients’ homes, shelters, and community locations. The MHP provides clinical support, case management, and skill-building interventions while collaborating with the HCST team to ensure coordinated care.

ABOUT HCST:

The Homeless & Community Support Team (HCST) provides housing and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health challenges. HCST programs focus on housing stability, recovery, and community integration through person-centered and trauma-informed services.

Salary: $40,500-$47,500

Location: Joliet, IL

Shift: FT; Variable weekday; 2 evening shifts per week

REPORTS TO:

Site Supervisor

NETWORK OR DEPARTMENT:

Network 9

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

   Provide community-based mental health services and supportive case management
• Assist individuals in developing and working toward individualized service and recovery goals
• Conduct skill-building interventions including coping skills, daily living skills, communication, and symptom management
• Assist with client intakes, including gathering documentation, completing assessments, and coordinating enrollment into HCST programs
• Support individuals in accessing housing resources, healthcare, benefits, and community services, which may include providing transportation
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate services and support housing stability
• Attend required team meetings, supervision, and program trainings
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including progress notes and client records in accordance with agency and program guidelines
• Participate in outreach and engagement efforts with individuals experiencing homelessness

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication and empathic listening skills
• Experience facilitating or participating in therapeutic groups
• Ability to engage effectively with individuals in crisis

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted
• Be able to push and pull 75 pounds
• Be able to complete deep knee squats
• Be able to push wheelchairs up to 200 pounds
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Operate motor vehicles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
• Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required
  Experience working with individuals with mental health, substance use, or housing instability preferred
  • Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care approaches preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in community-based settings
  • Basic computer skills and ability to complete required documentation
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

DISCLAIMER:

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

STATEMENT:

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates.  Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment

This position is primarily community-based and may involve travel within the service area. Services are provided in homes, shelters, community locations, and office settings.