Assisted Outpatient Clinician

The Office of the Special Projects within the Court Administration Office is seeking a compassionate individual for a new role as a full time Assisted Outpatient Clinician.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 8am - 4:30pm 37.50 per week

Work Status: In-person employment- not remote

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the umbrella of Court Administration, the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program is a structured form of community-based mental health care designed for individuals with severe mental illness who require intensive support but do not meet criteria for in patient hospitalization. The AOT clinician will aim to ensure that individuals receive the necessary treatment and support while living in the community thereby reducing the likelihood of relapses, hospitalization, or involvement with the criminal justice system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Engage and support clients who have histories of non-compliance with behavioral health treatment recommendations.
• Implement treatment plans by linking participants to addition, mental health, and social, vocational, educational and/or other community resources.
• Maintains clear, concise, and timely records of client progress and movement within the court and service providers system.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with referral sources and other community agencies.
• Collaborate with community treatment providers and AOT Team.
• Provide clinical case management.
• Regular appointments with AOT participants, monitor progress and update treatment plan as needed.
• Maintain relationship with treatment providers in the community to ensure continuity of care for clients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in clinical psychology or social work, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience with direct client contact.
• Must have experience filing a petition for inpatient treatment and knowing the criteria required for involuntary hospitalization.
• Crisis experience

Licenses and Certifications:

• LCPC or LCSW

BENEFITS:

• 4 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans and various supplemental plans to choose from.
• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and 14 paid holidays.

Must be able to successfully pass a background screening prior to official job offer.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status, or disability.