Case Manager (Specialty Courts)

Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Case Manager (Specialty Courts) to join our team in Granite City, Illinois. This role works Monday through Friday with a typical flexible schedule and may require evening hours to meet client needs. The Case Manager II plays a vital role in supporting individuals involved in specialty/drug court by providing case management, counseling, and care coordination services to promote recovery and successful program completion. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of supervised mental health experience and ability to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) certification within 2 years OR Bachelor’s degree with active CADC certification in good standing in the State of Illinois
Experience working with families in community-based settings preferred
Willingness to complete Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) training and obtain certification within 3 months of training
Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and insurable driving record required
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings as needed

Responsibilities

Complete timely and accurate documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, IM+CANS, progress notes, and grant-required documentation in accordance with agency and funder standards
Conduct client assessments for drug court participants and determine appropriate levels of care with supervision
Provide individual, group, and specialized case management services, including transportation, home-based, and virtual support to reduce barriers to treatment engagement
Coordinate care with treatment teams, probation, referral sources, and community partners to ensure a continuum of care
Utilize evidence-based practices such as Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Interactive Journaling
Support clients throughout treatment, including discharge planning and ongoing recovery support
Facilitate and monitor random drug screenings as required
Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care emphasizing empowerment, wellness, and client self-direction
Provide referrals, linkage, and advocacy to community resources to meet client needs
Maintain strong collaboration with Madison County Probation and other stakeholders
Attend required meetings, court hearings, staffings, and trainings, including multidisciplinary team meetings
Provide services within an Immediate Access model, including crisis intervention and jail-based assessments when assigned
Demonstrate leadership by supporting team members and contributing to program development
Maintain confidentiality and uphold Chestnut’s standards of customer service