Manager of Trauma, Recovery, Intervention, and Prevention - Trauma Administration

Cook County•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Trauma, Recovery, Intervention, and Prevention (TRIP) is responsible for overseeing the program management and clinical support staff for the TRIP and Healing Hurt People Chicago (HHPC) hospital-based programming. The Manager of TRIP will maintain a client caseload and provide guidance to staff during individual and groups client sessions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university is required (Must provide official copy of transcript at the time of interview)
Licensed in the State of Illinois in the field of study or ability to obtain an Illinois license prior to starting employment is required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
Three (3) years of clinical experience with individuals impacted by trauma is required
Two (2) years of experience mentoring, leading and/or supervising staff is required
Experience assessing and treating PTSD and other mental health disorders is required
Experience in program development and conducting outreach activities is required
Experience offering trauma-informed mental health care or application of evidence-based therapies such as Psychological First Aid, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and/or other Trauma-Informed interventions is required
Proficient using Microsoft Office is required

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of experience with patient population or similar populations: urban trauma patients, violently injured, exposure to community violence, history of incarceration, burns, in the areas of advance care planning, bereavement support, violence screening, and family systems assessments is preferred.
Current clinical experience with urban trauma patients in the immediate post injury phase and critical care settings is preferred
Experience in an urban Level 1 Trauma Center is preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises and oversees the clinical practice and operations of TRIP.
Leads training initiatives on topics of trauma-informed care, provide leadership to trauma-informed care initiatives throughout CCH.
Participates in development and implementation of research protocols.
Maintains a caseload of inpatient and outpatient clients, providing evidence based and trauma-informed assessments and counseling.
Meets with clinical staff regularly to observe individual and group sessions.
Supports program management and development for TRIP related initiatives.
Develops programs to expand trauma-informed mental health services to patients and families
Collaborates with hospital and community-based services to provide continuity of care and to ensure standards of agreements are met.
Coordinates clinical services with supportive services in violence and injury prevention/intervention.
Coordinates support services to families throughout the dying process, including advance directives, morgue/unit viewing, organ donation and bereavement support.
Develops debriefing protocols and provides emotional support to staff in times of crisis and debrief after critical events, when necessary.
Attends and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary