Mental Health Court Clinical Case Manager

Description

Type: Full-Time  

Reports to: Mental Health Court Manager 

Office Location:  224 W Hill St Suite 410, Chicago, IL; required in-office or in-court minimum of 3 days per week (hybrid work policy subject to change)   This role requires commuting to various courthouses within the Chicagoland area, which may include courthouses located in Bridgeview, Maywood, or Markam, IL as well as supporting participants with their case management needs in the community.  

Shift and Schedule: Monday-Friday, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM. Ability to flex time as appropriate. No regular weekend/evenings/holiday coverage needed. 

Background: 

Guided by the experiences of those living with mental health conditions and rooted in equity, NAMI Chicago educates to fight stigma and discrimination, fiercely advocates for our community, and shares hope, connection and expertise with people on their mental health journey. NAMI Chicago seeks to fill gaps in Chicago's mental health system, with an intentional emphasis on serving underrepresented populations and breaking down barriers to care.  

Responsibilities: 

• Provide intensive case management services for individuals participating in adult mental health treatment court. 
• Act as liaison between treatment providers and the criminal justice system, balancing the integrated treatment needs of participants, the mandates of the criminal justice system, and the appropriateness of community-based treatment and recovery supports.  
• Provide screening and clinical assessments; case planning; ongoing linkage to substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, and other needed ancillary services. 
• Monitor individuals involved in the mental health court as well as advocate for their needs.  
• Provide support, information, and referrals to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or severe mental illness and those trying to help them.  
• Partner with providers across Chicago to advocate for the needs of those we encounter and ensure appropriate connection to needed services. 
• Maintain intake notes, agency resource records, and documentation using NAMI Chicago’s database system. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Demonstrated commitment to serving underrepresented and vulnerable populations, including social and racial/ethnic minorities as well as those living with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. 
• Proven record of success working with a diverse environment regarding race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and gender. 
• Exhibits sensitivity, empathy regarding human service issues and projects a non-judgmental attitude towards those requiring assistance. 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities, organize time efficiently, and handle multiple demands.  
• Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Ability to travel to court in Cook County. This work will regularly be performed at court locations that house adult mental health courts (approximately 2 days of travel to and from courthouses per week). 
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related fields. 
• Two or more years' experience working with people living with mental illness in a community mental health agency, hospital, or other setting. 
• Knowledge of case management resources in the community. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and database management. 

Welcomed Qualifications 

• LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC strongly encouraged to apply. 

Available Benefits:  

• Company sponsored wellness activities. 
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to and from courthouses and any community case management needs. 
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.  
• Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance and Long-Term Disability. 
• 401k Retirement plan. 
• Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Short Term Disability Coverage. 
• Generous PTO including 14 paid holidays (includes 2 “Self-Care Holidays” scheduled annually), Wellness Days, and Personal time. 

Annual Salary Range: $52,000 - $58,000/year

NAMI Chicago is an inclusive employer, we welcome and encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Veterans, Differently Abled, Returning Citizens and All Who Are Dedicated to Mental Health to Apply.