Case Manager (Specialty Courts)

We are seeking a full-time Case Manager (Specialty Courts) to join our team in Granite City, Illinois. This role works Monday through Friday with a typical flexible schedule and may require evening hours to meet client needs. The Case Manager II plays a vital role in supporting individuals involved in specialty/drug court by providing case management, counseling, and care coordination services to promote recovery and successful program completion.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 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.

• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, IM+CANS, progress notes, and grant-required documentation in accordance with agency and funder standards
• Conduct client assessments for drug court participants and determine appropriate levels of care with supervision
• Provide individual, group, and specialized case management services, including transportation, home-based, and virtual support to reduce barriers to treatment engagement
• Coordinate care with treatment teams, probation, referral sources, and community partners to ensure a continuum of care
• Utilize evidence-based practices such as Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Interactive Journaling
• Support clients throughout treatment, including discharge planning and ongoing recovery support
• Facilitate and monitor random drug screenings as required
• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care emphasizing empowerment, wellness, and client self-direction
• Provide referrals, linkage, and advocacy to community resources to meet client needs
• Maintain strong collaboration with Madison County Probation and other stakeholders
• Attend required meetings, court hearings, staffings, and trainings, including multidisciplinary team meetings
• Provide services within an Immediate Access model, including crisis intervention and jail-based assessments when assigned
• Demonstrate leadership by supporting team members and contributing to program development
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold Chestnut’s standards of customer service

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of supervised mental health experience and ability to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) certification within 2 years OR
• Bachelor’s degree with active CADC certification in good standing in the State of Illinois
• Experience working with families in community-based settings preferred
• Willingness to complete Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) training and obtain certification within 3 months of training
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and insurable driving record required
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings as needed

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. Check out additional benefits here!