Thresholds·Chicago, Illinois
Provide advocacy, information, and peer support to guests in a community crisis center using lived experience of mental health recovery. Responsibilities include modeling coping strategies, developing recovery plans, and maintaining the facility's environment.
• Competitive pay –
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more. [https://www.thresholds.org/about] One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For several years in a row.
Requires lived experience of mental health recovery, a high school diploma or GED, and must be at least 21 years old. Higher education in psychology or social work and CRSS certification are preferred.
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.
