Family Coach / Full-Time

Overview

The lighthouse Institute, a division of Chestnut Health Systems, is seeking a full-time Family Coach .

• Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized research protocol for conducting assessments and services with parents and families.
• Works with individuals and families using and other behavioral interventions including frequent monitored urinalysis and contingency management, mental health treatment using cognitive-behavioral and behavioral approaches and collaboration with medication providers.
• Conducts services in the home and community settings (Some clients are un-housed, and their housing environment is variable), which involves travel within the assigned county.
• Provides client transportation for case management appointments and other treatment needs.
• Provides case management including participating in child welfare meetings, court appearances, medical/mental health appointments, connecting clients with resources as needed, and supervising parent-child visits.
• Completes timely documentation of services provided, plans for the coming month, and monthly updates to child welfare.
• Attends weekly group and individual supervision.
• Maintain the average productivity standards (average of 25 hours direct client contact a week), timely and accurate documentation.
• Assist in orientation and training of interns and new coaches.
• Assume leadership role as assigned on a regular basis.
• Promote Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence through the adherence to Chestnut’s behavioral standards for customer service.
• Maintain and protect confidentiality of all organizational information gained while performing job responsibilities including, but not limited to, financial and client information.
• Other travel and other duties consistent with qualifications and training.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of either a) Bachelor’s degree in human service field with two (2) years experience and obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor ( CADC) or Qualified Mental Health Associates Registration (QMHA) certification within two (2) years of employment; or b) five (5) years of experience and already has a CADC or QMHA-R in good standing with the State of Oregon.
• Demonstrate good judgment regarding completing tasks while maintaining personal safety.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable (when applicable).
• Must be willing to provide services in most family homes, good organizational and communication skills and have basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Preferred experience with evidence based clinical protocols, community outreach services, home visiting models of care, working with unhoused or unstably housed individuals, behavioral approach to treatment/ treating families.
• Satisfactory completion of Chestnut’s background checking process.
  
  

This full-time position includes an excellent compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan with company match, generous paid time off benefits, and more.

For more information on the Lighthouse Institute, see https://www.chestnut.org/lighthouse-institute/

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health and primary care treatment to patients in Central and Southern Illinois. We provide fully integrated care for all of our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

EOE – Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled