Part Time Mental Health Professional - PATH

Job Description

Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc. is a community‑based not‑for‑profit agency that provides culturally sensitive services to a multicultural population with limited financial resources. The organization’s mission is to provide quality human services to economically disadvantaged children and families. The agency consists of five divisions – Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Youth Services, Early Intervention, and Education – and is currently supported through 17 different locations.

PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) is a federally funded initiative designed to connect individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) who are experiencing homelessness to mental health, substance use, housing, and support services. Services may include outreach, screening, treatment referrals, and housing assistance. The ideal candidate will work with individuals experiencing homelessness and living with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.

Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

This individual participates in the development and implementation of individual service plans to increase a participant’s independence skills in daily living, economic self‑sufficiency, and community integration. Services may include an array of interventions designed to provide treatment, habilitation, training, and other community integration services.

• Experience with field‑based outreach and engagement
• Skills in crisis de‑escalation, harm reduction, and Housing First principles
• Cultural humility and the ability to build trust with diverse populations
• Knowledge of mental health systems, housing resources, and public benefits
• Flexibility to work in shelters, encampments, and street settings
• Strong documentation and collaboration skills

This individual must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field OR 5 years’ experience in the mental health field. Familiarity with Medicaid Rule 132 is desired. A valid driver’s license is required. Bilingual (Spanish) is required.

$22.00 USD per hour

Employees have the opportunity for ongoing professional development, including clinical supervision, access to online training courses, and virtual clinical trainings.

Please visit pilsenwellnesscenter.org for more information about the agency and the programs we offer!