Associate Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee

Wexford Health Sources; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care is seeking an Associate Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential mental health services to justice-involved patients, making a significant impact on their lives. You'll work under the guidance of experienced supervisors, conducting assessments, providing therapy, and ensuring comprehensive documentation. The organization values compassionate care and offers a supportive environment where you can grow professionally. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this position is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful change.

Benefits

Annual increase

40 Paid Days off Per Year

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement saving plan with 50% match

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Paid Annual CEUs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required; licensure must be obtained within 960 hours.
• Current CPR certification from recognized organizations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services under supervision, including screenings and therapy.
• Maintain documentation and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Mental Health Screening

Crisis Intervention

Psychotherapeutic Interventions

Clinical Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Counseling Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

Job description

POSITION: Associate Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 12p-8p, off Friday & Saturday

FACILITY: Joliet Treatment Center

LOCATION: Joliet, Illinois

Pay starts at $28 an hour

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS

• Annual increase
• 40 Paid Days off Per Year
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan with 50% match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Paid Annual CEUs

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from a Psychologist or clinically licensed QMHP, provides services to patients receiving mental health services. Duties include assessment, consultation, liaison, and psychotherapeutic interventions as appropriate. Communicates clinical findings in writing, as well as through consultation with Mental Health Unit staff. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities. Seeks supervision and consultation when appropriate. Ensures that documentation for all clinical encounters are reviewed and counter-signed by clinical supervisor.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Shadow QMHPs completing all clinical tasks including Mental Health (MH) screening, evaluations, group, individual follow-ups, crisis watches and segregation rounds.
2. Complete reverse-shadowing while engaging in clinical tasks including MH screening, evaluations, group, individual follow ups, crisis watches and segregation rounds.
3. Independently conduct MH screening, evaluations, group therapy, individual therapy, and crisis watches to be reviewed and counter-signed by clinical supervisor.
4. Seek supervision/consultation on mental health issues from clinical supervisor(s) when appropriate.
5. Complete didactic training offered by supervisor(s).
6. Monitor the provision of crisis services to include review of documentation for accuracy, completeness and fulfillment of facility directives and procedures.
7. Monitor the condition and treatment needs of special offender populations (e.g., Guilty but Mentally III or offenders receiving anti-psychotic medication) as determined necessary by facility or agency directive or local policy.
8. Maintain required documentation on all mental health contacts and review all clinical documents with supervisor for feedback and counter-signature.
9. Under the direction and oversight of clinical supervisor, provide mental health services for those offenders who need to be transferred to Mental Health facilities. Services to include work up and any court hearing testimony needed.
10. Provide services in compliance with all Administrative Directives, Departmental Rules and Wexford Health policies and procedures.
11. Participate in all relevant staff training in areas related to mental health issues such as signs and symptoms of mental illness, management of mentally ill offenders, crisis intervention and related topics.
12. Under the direction and oversight of clinical supervisor, provide re-entry psycho-educational services to mentally ill offenders returning to the community upon discharge.
13. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and Behavioral Health Grand Rounds as directed.
14. Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other duties as required or assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.

LICENSING: None required. However, LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC must be acquired within 960 hours worked of employment. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate eligibility for licensure pending completion of respective licensure exam. This can be demonstrated through completion of a Master's or Doctoral program that meets IDFPR board approval.

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification-Accepted:

• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• American Safety and Health Institute

EDUCATION: Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Social Work

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Correctional experience
• Prior clinical experience
• Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system

EOE/M/F/D/V