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Lead Recovery. Build Relationships. Change Lives. Join Adapt of Illinois - Supervised Residential Program | Belleville, IL Are you a Mental Health Professional who wants the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with serious mental illness? At Adapt of Illinois, our Supervised Residential Program serves just eight residents in a supportive apartment setting, creating a unique opportunity for truly individualized, person-centered care. As the program's lead clinician, you'll work closely with residents to help them achieve their mental health recovery goals while coordinating services with a dedicated residential team. This isn't a high-volume position where clients come and go. It's a role where you'll build lasting therapeutic relationships, witness growth over time, and play a key role in helping individuals move toward greater independence and stability. Why You'll Love This Role Meaningful Clinical Relationships With a small caseload and consistent client contact, you'll have the opportunity to truly know the people you serve, understand their goals, and support their recovery journey every step of the way. Be the Clinical Leader As the program's Mental Health Professional, you'll serve as the primary clinician, helping guide treatment planning, monitor progress, coordinate care, and ensure residents receive the support they need to succeed. Recovery-Focused Work You'll help residents develop skills, build confidence, access community resources, strengthen natural supports, and work toward greater independence in the community. Collaborative Team Environment Work closely with psychiatric providers, community agencies, and other treatment team members to provide coordinated, comprehensive care. See the Impact of Your Work Because you'll work with residents over time, you'll have the opportunity to celebrate milestones, overcome challenges together, and witness meaningful progress firsthand. What You'll Do Provide individual mental health services and interventions Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans Assist residents in identifying and achieving recovery-focused goals Coordinate care among residential staff, psychiatric providers, community agencies, and other supports Facilitate skill-building and psychoeducational groups Monitor resident progress and adjust interventions as needed Provide crisis intervention and support when necessary Complete clinical documentation in compliance with program standards Participate in treatment team meetings and program planning Schedule Full-time position •Ability to work five 8-hour days per week including some evenings, weekends and holidays What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who: Believes in recovery-oriented, person-centered care Enjoys developing meaningful therapeutic relationships Has strong case coordination and communication skills Is compassionate, organized, and dependable Works effectively both independently and collaboratively Is passionate about supporting adults living with serious mental illness Qualifications Mental Health Professional (MHP) Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field OR Bachelor's degree in another field plus two years of supervised experience in a mental health setting Experience working with adults with serious mental illness is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits MHP:

$23.00 - $25.63 per hour commensurate with experience Benefits That Support You 3 weeks PTO (increases with tenure) 9 paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance HSA with up to $750 employer contribution 401(k) with up to 4% employer match Employer-paid life and disability insurance Invest in Your Growth Professional development stipend Licensure reimbursement Ongoing training opportunities Career advancement opportunities Strong culture of promoting from within Support Beyond the Job Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and coaching) Potential eligibility for the Illinois Community Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program after one year for qualifying employees Employee referral bonuses Employee discount program Monthly Perfect Attendance raffle Employee Shout Out recognition program What Our Team Says "You have the time to really get to know the residents and support their goals." "The small program size allows for meaningful relationships and individualized care." "It's rewarding to see residents grow in confidence and independence over time." Make a Difference Where Relationships Matter If you're looking for a role where you can provide meaningful clinical support, coordinate care, and help individuals achieve their recovery goals in a close-knit residential setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Location:

Belleville, IL Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to helping people build independence, hope, and lasting recovery. Adapt of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls, please.

Pay:

$23.00 - $25.62 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

driver's license (Required)

Work Location:

In person