Substance Use Diversion Team Leader

2 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States The Thresholds Full time
Job Title: Team Leader, Substance Use DiversionJob Summary

The Team Leader, Substance Use Diversion is a key member of our management team, responsible for leading the Substance Use Diversion program in a fast-paced police department setting. This role requires a strong clinical and administrative leader who can model evidence-based practices and treatment philosophy, ensuring the team's practice demonstrates a high level of fidelity to Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and Harm Reduction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assume leadership role within the program's assigned team and daily monitoring of implementation of evidence-based practices.
  • Provide weekly individual clinical supervision to counselors and lead team clinical staffing meetings.
  • Actively lead, oversee, and provide direct services, including responding to referrals, conducting screening, assessment, linkage, case management, and follow-up engagement activities.
  • Collaborate with police department staff to respond to and generate referrals, effectively managing volume and maintaining communication.
  • Coordinate program coverage needs, working to ensure appropriate staffing coverage for planned and unplanned staff absences.
  • Refer individuals who screen negative for the presence of risky alcohol and/or substance use back to the police.
  • Effectively engage referrals who are appropriate for treatment with Thresholds Substance Use Treatment services in completing a full assessment, including obtaining informed consent, conducting assessment interviews, and determining treatment needs/preferences.
  • Use knowledge of behavioral health conditions in screening and assessment of risky substance use behaviors to evaluate the interplay of behavioral and substance use conditions and behaviors.
  • Collaborate with referral and linkage resources to effectively link referrals to needed treatment services.
  • Meet required productivity targets and complete all documentation within assigned time frames.
  • Monitor and coach staff on meeting productivity measures.
  • Review all required documentation, maintaining the quality, validity, and confidentiality of individual case records according to CARF, SUPR, Medicaid standards, and agency policies and practices.
  • Assist with special tasks as assigned, including representing the agency at meetings, conferences, supervising students/interns, and orienting and training new staff.
  • Conduct annual evaluations in a timely manner for all team staff, developing specific goals and objectives, and providing the method and opportunity for each team staff member to succeed in their professional development.
  • Participate in the hiring sequence of the agency, making recommendations on the hiring or termination of team staff.
  • Follow program standards for outcome collection to support program evaluation.
  • Assist Program Director with the development and coaching of staff to ensure they consistently meet agency standards.
Requirements
  • Meet SUPR Rule 2060 credential requirements for providing services without supervision.
  • Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) from the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IODAPCA) or Licensed through the Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation (IDFPR) as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred.
  • Dually credentialed in mental health and substance use treatment is preferred.
  • Two (2) – Four (4) years clinical experience is required.
  • Leadership/Supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Experience working with persons diagnosed with behavioral health needs preferred.
  • Experience working in forensic settings preferred.
Skills/Certifications
  • 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.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of group dynamics.

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.

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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