Clinician (Specialty Courts)

Help individuals in recovery in your role as an outpatient Mental Health Court Clinician. Chestnut offers a team atmosphere and advancement opportunities. The successful candidate may be eligible for one of several student loan repayment programs! This full-time position is based in Granite City, IL.

Provide evidence-based therapy for individuals, groups, and families. Consult with specialty court personnel about referrals, treatment recommendations, and client progress. Attend court with clients/families, providing court reports and/or testimony. Act as court liaison with other Chestnut staff, services, and programs. Provide immediate access services as needed. As a peer leader, provide clinical guidance to less experienced staff. Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness and spirituality/connectedness. 

Bachelor’s degree plus CADC certification OR bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ supervised mental health experience OR a Master’s degree and obtain CADC certification within two years of hire. Prefer experience working with families and/or specialty courts. Willingness to be trained in Community Reinforcement Approach Family Training (CRAFT) and CRA. Must be CRA certified within 3 months following training. Basic computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record (EMR). Valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and must be insurable.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.