Mental Health Professional
Location: Springfield, IL · Full-Time · Reports to: MHP Supervisor
About the role
God Restoring Order (GRO) Community is a mental healthcare provider that specializes in trauma recovery services for males of color ages 5 and up. GRO services are grounded in an understanding of the neurological, biological, and psychological effects of trauma and include mental health and wellness, stress management, and community outreach.
Mental Health Specialists are bachelor's-level professionals who provide structured, one-on-one strength-based support to male clients ages 5 and up. They advocate for clients in Black and Brown communities, addressing daily living, social, and communication needs. Services are delivered in any location appropriate to the client’s needs — home, school, community, or justice-related environments.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group-based behavioral health services
- Deliver skill-building, role-playing, social communication, and problem-solving interventions
- Support clients in real-life community settings including schools, homes, probation and reentry programs
- Collaborate with external stakeholders such as school deans, case managers, and probation officers
- Participate in treatment team meetings and follow clinical service plans
- Submit timely progress notes and discharge summaries
- Maintain a maximum caseload of 25 clients
- Attend supervision and team meetings regularly
- Teach alternative strategies, role-playing, behavioral rehearsal, skill acquisition in the community, practicing skills in the community, exposure to social situations for age-appropriate skill practice, enhancing conflict resolution skills, developing communication skills
- Complete monthly professional and personal development training assigned by the GRO training department
Competencies
- Passion to make a difference
- Demonstrate working knowledge of community resources and how to help individuals served access them
- Strong communication skills including interpersonal
Work setting
- Field-based and site-based locations throughout Chicagoland
- Flexible scheduling; ability to build your own caseload
- Invoicing-based pay structure / Fee-for-Service
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- No prior experience required; GRO Community provides training
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
- Reliable transportation and active auto insurance required
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive and dynamic work environment committed to social impact
- Opportunities for professional development and growth