Team Lead, Justice-Involved Adults

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring

Heritage Behavioral Health Center • Decatur, IL

Community Reintegration Clinician

Be the bridge between behavioral health and the justice system in Macon County

Location

Decatur, Illinois – Serving Macon County specialty court programs

Position Type

Full-Time

Work Setting

In-person; healthcare setting with justice-involved individuals (office, court staffing, and Macon County Jail)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Every other Monday off (paid wellness day)

Pay

$65,000/year – Master’s degree

$67,000/year – Master’s degree + LPC, LSW, or CADC

$70,000/year – Master’s degree + LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT

About the Role

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals, and this role puts you right where mental health care and the courts meet. As our Community Reintegration Clinician, you’ll be the key link between Heritage and the Mental Health Court, Hybrid Court, and ARI specialty court programs in Macon County.

You’ll work with justice-involved and specialty populations, including but not limited to ARI, MHC, DRC, NGRI, DPD Community Partnership, Veterans, and clients with high-acuity crisis involvement. You’ll complete court status reports, as defined by each program, on each participant’s treatment attendance, progress, substance use screening results, and program phase, and share that information with Judges, attorneys, Probation Officers, and community partners. You’ll also provide therapy and counseling to participants in the Mental Health Court and Hybrid Court programs, helping them work through barriers, build coping skills, and succeed in treatment.

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Decatur, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care for individuals across a multi-county area. We recognize that every person at our organization has an impact on client care, regardless of the position they hold.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Meaningful work at the intersection of behavioral health and the justice system
• Every other Monday off – paid wellness days
• 56 paid days off in your first year
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

Core Responsibilities

Specialty court reporting and collaboration

• Complete status reports for each participant as defined by each program, before the due date, and share appropriate information during in-person court staffing
• Enter and review substance use screening results for participants
• Serve as the key point of contact for the specialty court teams, keeping Judges, the State’s Attorney, Defense Attorneys, Probation Officers, the Macon County Mental Health Board Liaison, and the Crossings Healthcare Liaison updated
• Participate in collaborative case staffing with justice partners, healthcare providers, and internal teams

Referrals, screening, and enrollment

• Complete timely screenings for incoming referrals by phone, in the office, and at the Macon County Jail
• Complete the Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan (IATP) for referrals to all programs served within the Community Reintegration continuum
• Ensure approved referrals are enrolled in services within 72 hours of court approval
• Share each participant’s master treatment plan with Heritage care team members

Clinical services

• Provide therapy and counseling focused on treatment engagement, symptom management, and coping strategies
• Support reintegration and reduce recidivism by promoting treatment adherence and positive social support
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all services
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience providing clinical services to individuals with behavioral health conditions and justice involvement
• Familiarity with legal systems and probation services
• Strong collaboration skills, particularly with law enforcement and justice partners
• Ability to build rapport quickly and engage individuals with low motivation or high barriers
• Strong de-escalation skills for high-acuity referrals
• Strong documentation and organizational skills, and flexibility with a complex schedule
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive care
• Motivation to learn court reporting, documentation systems, and treatment planning skills

Qualifications

Successful applicants will possess a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.

• LPC or LSW licensure is required; LCPC or LCSW licensure is preferred
• Ability to work in a healthcare setting with justice-involved individuals
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance

Heritage Also Offers

Beyond a great schedule, Heritage supports you with benefits that make a real difference:

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Wellness Benefits: Every other Monday off paid, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and fitness reimbursement
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. Health insurance includes substantial agency contributions toward the cost.
• Retirement: 401k and Roth
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible through the National Health Service Corps

Ready to Apply?

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.