Thresholds
HOME. HEALTH. HOPE.
Thresholds is fighting to transform the lives of people living with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. We break cycles of poverty and unemployment. We are path breaking in our innovative research and advocacy. We also make opportunities. Opportunities for housing, employment, and recovery. Opportunities for families to reconnect. Above all we make hope possible.
Founded in 1959, Thresholds provides healthcare, housing, and hope for thousands of persons with mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois each year. Through care, employment, advocacy, and housing, Thresholds assists and inspires people with mental illnesses to reclaim their lives.
Our Approach
Thresholds is one of the oldest and largest providers of recovery services for persons with mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois. We offer 30 innovative programs at more than 75 locations throughout Chicago, the adjacent suburbs, and four surrounding counties. Services include assertive outreach, case management, housing, employment, education, psychiatry, primary care, substance use treatment, and research.
Thresholds’ staff meets people where they are – out in the community. Offering services in a community-based setting makes them more accessible and effective and lessens the social exclusion that is often present in the lives of persons living with mental illnesses and substance use conditions. This allows our staff and clients to work on skills, clinical interventions, and recovery that allows them to live independent lives in their own neighborhoods
Our clients are all unique – coming from vastly different backgrounds and arriving with different needs, talents, and hopes. Each client works with our staff to set their own specific short-term goals and objectives, based on their needs, desires, and level of self-sufficiency.
Recovery from mental illnesses and substance use is possible. Recovery is a process of finding and living a satisfying and meaningful life, as one defines it for oneself. We assist our clients as they work to reclaim a positive sense of self, and discover their own potential, gifts, and skills.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
IDEAS at Thresholds: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access to advance Social Justice
Thresholds is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect, honor, and value diversity and we are invested in creating an inclusive culture that is compassionate, committed, and caring.
CAREERS
Jobs at Thresholds in mental health services, social work, substance use treatment, and case management change the lives of our clients every day. Join our team and contribute to providing life-saving mental health services with heart and an unparalleled focus on recovery through innovative, evidence-based practices.
Thresholds currently has a variety of open mental health jobs in Chicago and surrounding Illinois counties in social work, mental health, case management, nonprofit administration, and more! Join our team and make a difference. We also have a number of clinical internship opportunities to help advance your education and career.
Named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and a 10-time winner of Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Thresholds follows our employee’s example of excellence by going above and beyond. We offer competitive benefits and compensation, and exceptional professional development opportunities. We are seeking top talent to add to our great programs. Come join us!
Thresholds is a great place to work – find out why joining our team may be the right choice for you.
Search among Thresholds jobs
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Peer Engagement Specialist - Mobile Crisis Response
Chicago, Illinois
Description Use your lived experience with mental health recovery to connect with and support people in crisis! Like a physical health crisis, a mental health crisis can be devastating for individuals, families, and communities. Thresholds'...
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Crisis Worker, Stroger Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
Description The crisis worker connects clients in crisis with the appropriate level of mental health care. The crisis worker performs a risk assessment in an emergency room setting and makes recommendations for appropriate treatment. ESSENT...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description We are seeking a Teacher's Assistant for Thresholds High School to help youth experiencing mental illness. The Teacher's Assistant provides aid and support to the classroom teacher(s). They will not regularly be left in charge o...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Residential Support Specialist - Youth and Young Adult Services
Chicago, Illinois
Description Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone's life every day as a Residential Support Specia...
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Team Leader Quality Assurance & Care Coordination
Chicago, Illinois
Description The Team Leader, CCMTP Quality Assurance & Care Coordination (QACC) is a part of the management structure of the Thresholds Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program as a part of the Illinois Williams and Colbert Consent Dec...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Engagement Specialist - Assertive Community Linkage
Chicago, Illinois
Description The Engagement Specialist, Stroger Linkage is a member of the Assertive Community Linkage Team under the Cook County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) project aimed at reducing Emergency Department (ED) use. The Engagement Speci...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Residential Support Specialist - Youth and Young Adult Services (Overnight)
Chicago, Illinois
Description Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone's life every day as a Residential Support Specia...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Homeless Outreach Worker - CTA
Chicago, Illinois
Description The Thresholds Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) was established in 1989 to provide assertive outreach, linkage to primary and psychiatric care, and resource referral to people experiencing homelessness along with serious mental i...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Community Support Specialist - South Suburbs
Blue Island, Illinois
Description Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? Community Support Specialists provide mental health support where it makes the most imp...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Desk Clerk (Part-time/ Weekends) Overnight (Saturdays & Sundays) 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Chicago, Illinois
Description Do you want a rewarding job in mental health? Thresholds makes a difference for people who live with severe mental illness and Desk Clerks ensure that Thresholds locations are safe and welcoming to both staff and Thresholds clie...
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| Job Type | Part Time |