Clinician 2: Specialty Courts

Overview

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Clinician II to provide behavioral health and substance use services to individuals and families involved in specialty court programs. This position provides individual, family, and group counseling while using evidence-based approaches to support recovery and address substance use and mental health needs. The Clinician works closely with specialty court personnel, families, and community partners to coordinate treatment, provide updates on client progress, and help individuals access the resources they need.

This position may require evening hours to accommodate the needs of clients and families.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

Responsibilities

• Complete required documentation, including opening paperwork, assessments, IM+CANS, treatment and recovery plans, progress notes, and funder-related requirements.
• Complete assessments and IM+CANS by established due dates and submit progress notes and other required documentation within 48 hours of service delivery.
• Prepare and submit thorough and timely court reports.
• Provide services identified in treatment, recovery, and safety plans, including individual, family, and group counseling.
• Utilize evidence-based practices such as Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Community Reinforcement Approach Family Training (CRAFT), and motivational interviewing.
• Encourage family involvement through regular communication and psychoeducation related to mental health and substance use.
• Provide consistent services based on the level of care and expectations established by the supervisor.
• Promote recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care by supporting hope, respect, empowerment, health and wellness, and connectedness.
• Connect clients and families with appropriate community resources through referrals, coordination, and advocacy.
• Consult with specialty court personnel regarding referrals, treatment recommendations, and client progress.
• Attend court proceedings with clients and families and provide court reports or testimony when required.
• Serve as a liaison between specialty courts and Chestnut staff, services, and programs.
• Transport clients as needed for court appearances, treatment appointments, and community resources.
• Maintain positive working relationships with court personnel, client support systems, coworkers, and community partners.
• Attend required supervision, team meetings, program development activities, specialty court meetings, and trainings.
• Provide support and backup to other team members as needed.
• Supervise clients during breaks and other activities while on Chestnut's campus when necessary.
• Provide Immediate Access services when assigned, including assessing current needs and offering crisis intervention when indicated.
• Take on leadership responsibilities as assigned and provide peer support and clinical guidance to less experienced staff.
• Promote Chestnut’s customer service standards in interactions with clients, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client, financial, and organizational information.
• Perform other duties as assigned or agreed upon with the supervisor.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of supervised mental health experience and the ability to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification within 2 years of hire; or
• Bachelor’s degree and an active CADC certification in good standing with the State of Illinois.
• Experience working with families and/or specialty courts preferred.
• Willingness to complete training in Community Reinforcement Approach Family Training (CRAFT) and Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA).
• Ability to obtain CRA certification within 3 months following training.
• Knowledge of or experience with mental health and substance use treatment, counseling, and recovery-oriented practices preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, court personnel, and community partners.
• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and ability to be insured.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Ability to work occasional evening hours to meet the needs of clients and families.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!