Behavioral Health Director - Corrections Leadership

University of Illinois Chicago; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Director of Behavioral Health to oversee care for detainees at the Winnebago County Justice Center. The role involves assessing mental health functioning, diagnosing disorders, and leading a behavioral health team within a correctional setting.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and IL licensure by start date, with preferred experience in clinical supervision, leadership, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social or behavioral science.
• Unrestricted IL licensure as LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT by start date.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the behavioral health team and manage day‑to‑day work assignments.
• Conduct detainee behavioral health assessments and diagnose disorders.
• Develop comprehensive behavioral health treatment plans for detainees.
• Provide individual and group counseling to detainees.
• Educate WCJC staff on behavioral health needs.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Experience with justice‑involved

Substance use/co‑occurring disorders

Education

Master’s degree in social or behavioral science

Job description

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Director of Behavioral Health to oversee care for detainees at the Winnebago County Justice Center. The role involves assessing mental health functioning, diagnosing disorders, and leading a behavioral health team within a correctional setting.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and IL licensure by start date, with preferred experience in clinical supervision, leadership, and