Mental Health Professional (Overnight Shift)
Caritas Family Solutions·Belleville, Illinois
Caritas Family Solutions·Belleville, Illinois
The Mental Health Professional provides supervision and therapeutic programming to youth, assisting them with daily activities according to individual treatment plans. The role aims to help children develop skills to manage their mental health conditions for successful transitions to less restrictive environments.
Description Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs; we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.
If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!
Generous Paid Time Off Paid training Health Insurance Dental and Vision Life insurance 403(b) with company contribution 5% Tuition reimbursement We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.
The Mental Health Professional will provide engagement, support, and skill building to assist adults with a diagnosis of mental illness live as independently as possible. They will work directly with the QMHP regarding clinical issues.
Assures that all clients receive clinically sound triage/referral and ongoing consumer services for behavioral health needs Assists in completing functional assessments and provides input into the treatment planning process Monitors the activities of individuals, then reports and documents changes in behavior and/or changes in symptoms Coordinates the transportation needs of the residents and provides transportation when needed Accountable for supervised residences’ being clean and free of safety hazards and reports problems using the chain of command Delivers high-quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the individual Responds to crisis situations by providing direction, recommendations, and crisis intervention Maintains accurate, concise, current clinical documentation. This includes but is not limited to all phone conversations, requests from the individual, changes in the clinical conditions and all consultations with team members Utilizes a holistic approach to determine teaching methods appropriate to the individual Provides psychoeducation to clients and families regarding their illness, medications, and/or treatment plan to supplement information provided by health care professionals Daily face-to-face contact with individuals to provide active-listening, support, and encouragement Support and assist individuals with employment and education. Perform additional duties as assigned. Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with adults experiencing mental illness while maintaining professionalism, appropriate boundaries, and confidentiality. The individual must be able to collaborate with treatment team members, respond appropriately to crisis situations, and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.
Market context
In Illinois, overnight mental health professionals are often needed in youth-serving and residential settings where coverage, de-escalation, and coordination with other providers matter. These roles are competitive because employers look for both relevant mental health experience or education and strong communication skills; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time on the original posting, and confirm your fit before applying. If you are considering this role, highlight any overnight or crisis-support experience and be ready to discuss how you collaborate with youth and care teams.