Substance Use Diversion Team Lead

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Thresholds Full time
Job Title: Team Leader, Substance Use Diversion

Thresholds is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader to join our Substance Use Diversion team. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of clinicians in providing evidence-based substance use treatment services to individuals in need.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of clinicians in providing substance use treatment services, including assessment, linkage, case management, and follow-up engagement activities.
  • Model evidence-based practices and treatment philosophy, ensuring team's practice demonstrates a high level of fidelity to Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and Harm Reduction.
  • Provide weekly individual clinical supervision to counselors and lead team clinical staffing meetings.
  • Collaborate with police department staff to respond to and generate referrals, effectively managing volume and maintaining communication with police department staff.
  • Coordinate program coverage needs, working to ensure appropriate staffing coverage for planned and unplanned staff absences.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of clinical experience, with leadership/supervisory experience preferred.
  • Dually credentialed in mental health and substance use treatment is preferred.
  • Current and valid Driver's License required.
  • Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter notes into Electronic Health Records and working knowledge of pertinent software.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay and benefits package.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Dental insurance, vision insurance, and 4 medical insurance plans.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
  • Robust employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Public service loan forgiveness.
  • Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month).
  • Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal.

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission.



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