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Bilingual Mental Health Court Clinical Case Manager
NAMI Chicago • Chicago, IL 60613 • Posted 5 days ago
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Hybrid • Full-time • $50,000/yr • Mid Level
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The Bilingual Mental Health Court Clinical Case Manager at NAMI Chicago provides intensive case management services for individuals participating in adult mental health treatment court. This role acts as a liaison between treatment providers and the criminal justice system, offers screening and clinical assessments, case planning, and ongoing linkage to services. The position requires a commitment to serving underrepresented populations and a strong organizational and interpersonal skill set.
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.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Ability to travel to court in Cook County.
- 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 the first responder community.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and database management.
Preferred
- LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC strongly preferred.
Full Job Description
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Mental Health Court Manager
Office Location: 1801 W. Warner, Suite 202, Chicago IL; required in-office minimum of 3 days per week (hybrid work policy subject to change)
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:
Requirements
Requirements
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Welcomed Qualifications
Available Benefits:
Reports to: Mental Health Court Manager
Office Location: 1801 W. Warner, Suite 202, Chicago IL; required in-office minimum of 3 days per week (hybrid work policy subject to change)
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
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:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Ability to travel to court in Cook County. This work will regularly be performed at court locations that house adult mental health courts.
- 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 the first responder community.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and database management.
Welcomed Qualifications
- LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC strongly preferred.
Available Benefits:
- Compensation range begins at $50,000/year.
- Paid Vacation, Personal, and Wellness Days.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
- Company Sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Unmatched 401K Program.
- Company Sponsored Wellness Activities.
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