Specialty Courts Treatment Coordinator

Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL

11d•$49,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Specialty Courts Treatment Coordinator to oversee and coordinate integrated outpatient treatment services for clients and their support systems. This lead-level position provides supervision and guidance to clinicians, recovery and employment specialists, case managers, and interns while helping ensure specialty court services are accessible, coordinated, trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented. The role works closely with clients, families, court personnel, probation departments, community partners, and Chestnut programs to support treatment engagement and positive outcomes. The Treatment Coordinator will also play an active role in clinical service delivery, staff development, quality improvement, and coordination of specialty court programming. Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services with over 800 employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment in Illinois and Missouri. They provide fully integrated care by combining behavioral health care services with community-based primary care health centers and conduct research and training.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a human services field OR bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) years of human services experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Active Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) or Certified Reciprocal AODA Counselor (CRADC) certification in good standing with the State of Illinois
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with specialty court treatment programs preferred
Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred
Experience providing behavioral health or substance use treatment services preferred
Strong understanding of evidence-based, trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented practices
Ability to provide leadership, supervision, training, and clinical guidance to multidisciplinary staff
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, court personnel, probation departments, community organizations, and internal programs
Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, videoconferencing, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and ability to be insured
Ability to travel regularly within the designated service area and work in office, court, community, and client-based settings
Ability to work some evening and occasional weekend hours based on client and program needs

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with specialty court treatment programs
Two (2) years of supervisory experience
Experience providing behavioral health or substance use treatment services

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision, and coordination of specialty court treatment services
Supervise assigned clinicians, recovery/employment specialists, case managers, and interns, including providing guidance, feedback, and timely performance evaluations
Provide clinical supervision for staff working toward substance use counseling certification, as appropriate
Ensure specialty court services meet applicable behavioral health, ASAM, IM+CANS, DSM, CCBHC, Joint Commission, funder, and Chestnut standards
Promote evidence-based, trauma-informed, person-centered, integrated, and recovery-oriented practices
Support staff competency and professional development through training related to evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, integrated care, and care coordination
Conduct screenings and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for individuals entering or being considered for specialty court programming
Identify behavioral health, physical health, social determinant of health, and recovery needs to support individualized treatment planning
Provide and facilitate individual, family, and group behavioral health services across specialty court programs
Coordinate specialty court programming, including group counseling, transportation, randomized drug screening, individual counseling, case management, community support, and family education
Ensure services are provided in settings that are accessible and appropriate for clients and their support systems, including court and community-based locations
Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation in the EMR, TRACKER, and other required systems
Facilitate team meetings and promote comprehensive care coordination among specialty court staff, clients, families, probation departments, community organizations, and internal Chestnut programs
Collaborate with programs such as Central Access, the Health Center, and residential services to support integrated, whole-person care
Participate in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities using data and measurable outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement
Promote health equity, client engagement, retention, care coordination, positive client experiences, and effective treatment outcomes
Model and promote Chestnut’s recovery values, including hope, respect, empowerment, health and wellness, self-determination, connection, purpose, and spirituality
Maintain confidentiality and security of organizational and client information
Promote Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence
Perform other duties as assigned