Community Mental Health - Residential Facilities - Skokie and Niles
ThresholdsIllinois, United States • Illinois, United States • Illinois, United States
Posted December 30, 2025
21425 - 53800 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Thresholds is a leading Illinois provider of comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery services, operating over 75 community‑based sites across Chicago and surrounding counties. The organization delivers 30 integrated programs—including assertive outreach, case management, housing, employment, education, psychiatry, primary care, and addiction treatment—to support individuals in achieving independent, meaningful lives. Its distinctive approach centers on meeting clients where they are, tailoring individualized goals, and fostering self‑sufficiency through collaborative skill development. Thresholds’ culture of empathy, innovation, and community partnership attracts professionals committed to making a tangible impact in recovery care.
Job Description
We are seeking a Community Support Specialist to work with clients experiencing mental health challenges in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mental health advocacy, effective communication and relationship-building skills, and compassion and respect while working in someone's home.
Requirements
- Passion for mental health advocacy
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Compassion and respect while working in someone's home
- Good writing skills and attention to detail
- On-Call for multiple sites
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous PTO
- 4 medical insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
- Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
- Public service loan forgiveness
- Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost
- Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal