Heritage Behavioral Health Center·Clinton, Illinois
Provide individualized, community-based mental health rehabilitation services to adults with serious mental illness to increase community functioning. Responsibilities include developing self-management skills, connecting clients to resources, and documenting progress in electronic health records.
Community support specialist – community support team (Cst)
Heritage Behavioral Health Center | Decatur, IL | Full-Time
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Heritage Behavioral Health Center is seeking a dedicated Community Support Specialist (Case Manager) to join our Community Support Team (CST). CST provides mental health rehabilitation services designed to decrease hospitalization and crisis episodes and to increase community functioning so individuals can achieve their rehabilitative, resiliency, and recovery goals.
Working under the clinical direction of a full-time QMHP team lead, the Community Support Specialist delivers individualized, community-based services that facilitate illness self-management, skill building, and connection to community resources — in accordance with Illinois Rule 132/140 requirements.
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Pay & schedule
QualificationHourly RateScheduleHigh School Diploma/GED + 5 years behavioral health experience$23.00/hourEvery other Friday off — paidBachelor's Degree in human services, social work, education, or related field$25.00/hourEvery other Friday off — paid
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• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance
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Why heritage?
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is committed to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care. We invest in our staff through competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and ongoing professional development — because we know that supporting our team is how we best support our community.
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Heritage Behavioral Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requires either a Bachelor's degree in a human services field or a High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of behavioral health experience. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
