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Mental Health Specialist

$42k to $51k

LAKE VILLA, IL 60046Posted Oct 10, 2026

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Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus

  • LAKE VILLA, IL, Salary Range: $20.40 - $24.59Hourly, Job Shift: Evening, Looking for a great place to build your career? Our Mental Health Specialist crucial frontline support to help our kids develop the skills they need to move toward growth, healing and greater independence. Build your career here and make an important, life-changing impact. If you are adept at multi-tasking and embrace playing an integral role in changing the lives of the youth we want to talk to you! In pursuing this mission we are looking for a talented, energetic, Mental Health Specialist. Apply now! Allendale has recently increased the compensation rate for this position! The Position Will: The Mental Health Specialist is active within the unit/cottage and implementing individual and group programs through the care, supervision, monitoring and direction of the residents encompassing activities related to residents’ health, education and welfare as well as care for the physical environment and maintain appropriate records. On-Site Training! Position Located in Lake Villa Varied Shifts Available, i.e., Full-Time, Part-Time or Weekends Founded in 1897, The Allendale Association is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to excellence and innovation in the care, treatment, education and advocacy for children and youth with serious emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance #Allendale. Learn.Grow.Heal_2 Qualifications: The Ideal candidate Will Posess: High School Diploma Preferred: Bachelors Degree or 5 years of applicable experience

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