Mental Health Professional - PATH
Pilsen Wellness Center
Mental Health Professional - PATH
Pilsen Wellness Center
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Chicago, Illinois
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Professional will provide outreach, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support to individuals experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and coordinating care with internal and external resources.
Qualifications
You have a Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, along with an active Driver's License. You should possess skills in crisis de-escalation, harm reduction, and Housing First principles, with experience in community mental health and outreach being preferred.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Crisis intervention
De-escalation
Therapeutic engagement
Clinical documentation
Harm reduction
Housing First principles
Cultural humility
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Job Description
Mental Health Professional
Pilsen Wellness Center
Chicago, IL
Full-Time
$42,000 per year
Site
2015 West Cermak Rd Chicago IL 60608
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
Pilsen Wellness Center is seeking a Mental Health Professional (MHP) to join our PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) team, funded by SAMHSA. PATH is a federally funded initiative, designed to connect individuals with SMI who are experiencing homelessness to mental health, substance use, housing, and support services. Services may include outreach, screening, treatment referrals, and housing assistance. The ideal candidate will work with individuals experiencing homelessness and living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)—including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.
Responsibilities
- Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed
- Conducts ongoing assessment and therapeutic engagement
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Assists with data collection and reporting requirements
- Coordinate care with internal and external resources
- Adhere to ethical and confidentiality standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required
- Active Drivers License
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Community mental health experience preferred
- Experience with field-based outreach and engagement
- Skills in crisis de-escalation, harm reduction, and Housing First principles
- Cultural humility and the ability to build trust with diverse populations
- Knowledge of mental health systems, housing resources, and public benefits
- Flexibility to work in shelters, encampments, and street settings
- Strong documentation and collaboration skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $42,000 annually
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ongoing professional development, including clinical supervision and virtual trainings
About Us
Pilsen Wellness Center is a community-based organization providing culturally responsive behavioral health and social services.
Pilsen Wellness Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Pilsen Wellness Center
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