Treatment Response Team Clinician

Cook County • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Response Team Clinician, known as (TRTC) will be virtual co-responders with law enforcement, helping individuals navigate mental health, substance abuse and other treatment services. The TRTC will work with in a team of licensed mental health professionals that are embedded in the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department. Working with individuals seeking behavioral health treatment, the specialist will assess needs, locate treatment options appropriate for the individual and help facilitate rapid placement in treatment. The specialist will provide crisis intervention, counseling, safety plans and case management. The specialist will ensure that clients are provided individualized crisis stabilization services and ongoing support throughout the client’s recovery. The TRTC will provide Co-Responder Virtual Assistance and intervention between police and individuals in mental distress.

Requirements

• Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling.
• Two (2) or more years of post-graduate professional work experience in a behavioral health setting, or comparable field working directly with mental health and or substance abuse disorders.
• One (1) or more years of crisis intervention experience with the mental health population and treatment providers.
• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to walk long distances or stand for extended periods of time throughout the course of the assigned shift.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and the ability to operate a motor vehicle while providing own means of transportation.
• Must be able to travel to and from all locations throughout Cook County where Sherriff’s Office services are needed.
• Required to be capable to work any shift assigned, including days, afternoons, or midnights; must be capable of working holidays and weekends; must be able to work unplanned assignments when needed, as required. Participate in on-call remote response assistance one (1) week per month.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of bilingual language skills (English/Spanish).
• Two (2) or more years of working with the chronically mentally ill population.
• Experience working with various law enforcement agencies and or justice involved individuals.
• One (1) or more years of experience with crisis hotline and suicide assessments.
• Possession of Licensed Clinical Social Worker and/or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor License.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a mental health resource to Cook County Sheriff’s Police and partnering police departments.
• Communicate with individuals seeking mental health support and services in an appropriate manner to facilitate treatment.
• Appropriately assess individual needs regarding behavioral health treatment, medication maintenance, and other services.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety plans to individuals and families in distress.
• Navigate insurance options and enrollment, when necessary.
• Coordinate with community-based care centers (hospitals, detox facilities, residential treatment facilities) to establish agreements for transfer of care.
• Create and update care plans to include treatment, medication maintenance and compliance, housing, educational services, vocational training, and other services to address identified needs.
• Monitor the status of participant progress on care plans and coordinate, where appropriate, with treatment providers and the individual’s support network.
• Write thorough reports for each participant’s care plan and progress.
• Track project metrics and maintain centralized system for documenting program accountability.
• Provide consistent feedback to supervisor on ways of continually improving and streamlining program processes, operations, and outcomes.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of treatment professionals and law enforcement professionals to address the needs of individuals seeking treatment and constantly improve the program.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Program – Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental and vision care and is available for an employee and his/her eligible dependents.
• Holidays – Thirteen (13) Holidays are granted in each Fiscal Year. Employees who are active at the beginning of the fiscal year (December 1st) also qualify for a floating holiday.
• Sick Leave – Granted sick leave is earned and accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each month of service and may be accumulated up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) working days.
• Vacation Leave – Granted Vacation leave is earned and accrued, with employees having the opportunity to accrue fifteen (15) days within the Fiscal Year; Vacation leave accruals increase based on an employee’s anniversary date of employment.
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance, equal to one (1) time the employee’s annual salary, is offered to every employee at no cost and the employee may elect to purchase supplemental coverage.
• Pension Plan – Employees contribute into the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service; employees may be eligible for an annual annuity after ten (10) years of service and upon reaching a certain age based on when the employee started employment.
• Deferred Compensation Program – Employees may elect to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, a tax deferred plan which may be used as a supplemental retirement option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level