Assessment Court Clinician

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on your community? Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a dedicated and compassionate part-time Assessment Court Clinician to work with adults in substance use and court programs. In this role, you’ll conduct assessments, provide support services, and collaborate with clients, their families, and referral sources to ensure individuals receive the care they need. If you’re passionate about helping others and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to almost 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

• Conduct diagnostic and assessment  evaluations with clients in the Mclean County Detention Facility as well as court-involved clients and their families, with periodic guidance and oversight as required; write assessment  letters to address diagnosis and patient placement criteria with periodic guidance and oversight as required; write biopsychosocial assessment  reports if
• Work with Associate Director of Court Treatment Programs to determine appropriate treatment recommendations for
• Conduct admissions and
• Maintain contact with clients on waiting lists; provide supportive services in the interim .
• Provide informational, skills, or educational groups as
• Maintain records of client and all services provided within assigned programs.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling and rehabilitation services to clients and their families (basic and intermediate level). Clinical functions determined by individual training, experience  and assigned area(s) of
• Maintain regular contact with each client's collaterals (such as probation, family, psychiatrist).
• Coordinate referrals and maintain positive relationships with court referral
• Provide case management services for clients as
• Provide court testimony when requested.
• Attend and participate in all program and staff meetings as
• Participate in program and staff development
• Assist in the orientation of new clinicians and interns.
• Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence through the adherence to Chestnut's behavioral standards for customer service.
• Maintain and protect confidentiality and security of all organizational information gained in the course of performing job responsibilities including, but not limited to, financial and client informa
• Other duties as

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field; or a Bachelor's degree in any other field with at least two (2) years’ supervised experience in a mental health or substance use treatment
• Must obtain a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor certification (CADC) within 2 years of hire.
• Must have a valid driver's license, private automobile insurance and be insurable (when applicable).
• Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and an electronic medical record (EMR).

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

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

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

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